Europe

After an environmental programme was drawn up for Hammarby, including rigorous sustainability targets and the most innovative environmental solutions as part of what would later become known as the ‘Hammarby Model’, Envac was appointed to demonstrate the value that pneumatic waste collection add to a contemporary urban environment.

The Limburg Optimo Sorting Facility, launched in 2022, serves 32 municipalities and over 300,000 households. It currently sorts five waste fractions: food waste, garden waste, textile waste, residual waste, and plastic/metal packaging. The facility is built to be flexible, with the option to add two more fractions in the future.

A pioneer in implementing pneumatic waste collection, Majadahonda City Council operates five collection centres and exemplifies how to improve environmental quality and urban planning in cities. By seamlessly integrating waste management, the system has improved sustainability and made life easier for residents.

Flexible healthcare facilities for modern, high-quality care are centrally located in Stockholm. By integrating an advanced waste collection system, the hospital ensures a cleaner and more efficient environment for patients and staff.

Nestled in the stunning natural beauty of Norway, the city of Trondheim seamlessly blends cultural richness and architectural elegance. Trondheim’s commitment to sustainability is exemplified by its innovative waste management solutions.

One of the most notable measures adopted by the hospital is the installation of Envac’s automatic waste collection system. The system is designed to collect four different waste streams: paper, confidential paper, residual, and plastic.

Karla Tower – the tallest building in the Nordics – chooses a smart waste collection system from Envac to easily solve waste management and avoid heavy waste collection traffic. By integrating this innovative solution, the tower enhances sustainability and improves urban liveability for its residents.

Envac Finland has introduced an enhanced waste disposal system at The Bridge Hospital, which has resulted in improved safety and efficiency. The system covers general waste, soiled linen vertical shafts, and automated platform conveyors on every floor, reducing the need for staff and patients to transport waste through hallways and elevators.

25 years of Expo Park: From World Exposition to Modern Sustainable District. Once the heart of Expo ’98, this vibrant area has evolved into a model of urban sustainability, where smart infrastructure, including Envac’s waste collection system, supports a cleaner and more efficient cityscape.

The UK’s first pneumatic waste collection system, saving space and boosting recycling rates. Seamlessly integrated into Wembley Park’s vibrant urban landscape, it enhances public spaces, supports sustainability goals, and sets a new benchmark for modern city living.

The City of León required a waste solution to serve a historical city without compromising its traditional charm and enable the collection of a large volume of waste without disrupting the atmosphere of this popular tourist destination.

Envac was selected as waste collection technology partner in order to share the skills, knowledge and expertise gained through being a part of one of Stockholm’s most high-profile developments to date, Stockholm Royal Seaport – Sweden’s blueprint for sustainable development.

Eskilstuna was early with household waste recycling. With the higher demands of The National Goals the municipality introduced optical sorting. Within only a few months the target of 50% sorted waste was accomplished.

The plant is owned and operated by HEM (Halmstad Energi och Miljö AB). It’s built for two fractions, food and rest, with the option to easily extend it to six fractions. The brand new building also contains a pre-treatment facility for the sorted food waste, which becomes biofuel.

The plant sorts five waste fractions and operates in synergy with a pneumatic waste collection system. This integrated approach enhances recycling efficiency and supports Tromsö’s commitment to sustainable waste management in an Arctic environment.

During the busy summer months, when this popular tourist destination is crowded 24/7, the system efficiently transports approximately 60 tonnes of waste per week. This eliminates the need for collection vehicles in crowded areas, preserving Nyhavn’s charm while ensuring cleanliness and sustainability.

Today Vitoria has 6 pneumatic waste collection systems – the last taken into operation in November 2020. The Arretxabaleta system covers the needs of 34,800 dwellings, the equivalent of 107,200 inhabitants.

Proud of its historical city centre, with narrow streets and wooden buildings, Bergen has taken steps to safeguard its cultural heritage from fire. By opting for pipe-based waste collection instead of traditional bin-based collection, Bergen has become a global trailblazer.

Sorting Oslo is a waste collection project in Norway’s capital, using Envac’s pneumatic system to improve recycling efficiency. It supports Oslo’s environmental goals by enabling automated waste sorting. The system reduces carbon emissions and enhances urban sustainability.

Through RFID technology and the subsequent data gathered, residents know – and better understand – their waste footprint due to the feedback they receive. It also provides the municipalities with actionable insights.

When Stora Ursvik, known as `Sundbyberg´s green corner’, decided to minimise traffic in the area they appointed Envac to build on its reputation as a “sopsugskommun” – a pneumatic waste collection municipality.

By prioritising sustainable waste collection at Barking Riverside London, we improve efficiency, cut carbon emissions, improve traffic safety, and create a cleaner, greener community. With 460 Envac waste inlets replacing 19,000 traditional bins, the project also features the UK’s first super shredder for cardboard.