Großbeeren / Neuss, 09.04.2024. Efficient recycling continues to gain in importance: Rieck Entsorgungs-Logistik from Neuss is putting a polystyrene recycling plant and a fully automated digital weighing terminal into operation for this year’s 30th anniversary. The company’s own logistics department is also a growth driver.
Whether it’s the circular economy, extended producer responsibility or mandatory recycling quotas – at Rieck Entsorgungs-Logistik in Neuss, current social developments are directly reflected on the company premises. For example, 70% of packaging waste across the EU is to be recycled by 2030. The company is now investing in its own polystyrene recycling plant. It compresses packaging polystyrene – one of the most frequently generated waste materials in the world. It can then be used as a raw material for the production of new polystyrene, clothing or thermal insulation. Rieck anticipates a recycling volume of around 16,000 cubic meters in the first year alone.
The company’s own channel baling plant was launched ten years ago. In the past financial year, more than 30,000 tons of waste paper were sorted, processed and pressed for the first time. “The industry is dynamic, and so are we,” says Stefan Rieck, Managing Partner of the Rieck Logistics Group. “Whether it’s new materials, innovative recycling solutions, legal requirements or social rethinking – we keep our finger on the pulse.”
Everything from a single source
To this end, it is important to the company to offer its customers a one-stop service. Right from the start, the site’s own logistics department rounded off its range of services with nationwide and global logistics solutions. “Many companies value one-stop shopping with us,” explains Managing Director Daniel Gartmann. “The share of total turnover is growing continuously – the department is now making an important and growing contribution to our company’s success.”
Rieck also invests continuously to ensure optimum service. The company is switching completely to paperless processing for its roll-off and skip container vehicles. This year, a fully automated and digital weighing terminal will also be put into operation. The vehicle fleet is up to date in terms of safety standards and the Euro standard.
From pioneer to industry leader
Within three decades, the company has developed from a small innovator into an industry giant: In April 1994, the then smallest Rieck branch in Mülheim entered the waste disposal business with five employees and 700 square meters of hall space. A short time later, it changed its name to Rieck Entsorgungs-Logistik GmbH & Co. KG and moved to Neuss in 1999. Today, the company offers waste disposal services on 40,000 square meters with a hazardous waste interim storage facility as well as a wide range of recycling solutions and employs 76 people.
Looking ahead
Stefan Rieck is certain that two developments will shape the industry: “Firstly, the increasing mandatory recycling quotas. However, it is only possible to recycle what has been sorted by type. That’s why the trend is towards ever faster, fully automated sorting and recycling technologies – with sensors and AI support.”
Rieck Entsorgungs-Logistik is looking forward to the challenges ahead – and is currently on the lookout for further space for its positive business development.
About Rieck Waste Disposal Logistics
Rieck Entsorgungs-Logistik (EL) is an owner-managed family business based in the port of Neuss. As a certified waste management company, the company specializes in waste disposal solutions for industry and trade as well as for private individuals. In addition to conventional waste disposal services, the company also handles logistics orders and customs destruction. The company offers its customers regular individual solutions as well as spontaneous assignments, for example after major fires or asbestos finds. Rieck is also an expert in demolition, renovation and maintenance work on asbestos-cement products.
Further information can be found at www.rieck-entsorgung.de
