Anambra state is now trending, this is so because Chicason Recycling Plant has completed their Anambra factory which is one of the largest waste recycling plants in Nigeria, Chicason Recycling Plant and the Development Bank of Germany (KFW) is partnering on this great project, the factory is located in Nnewi, Anambra state, the project is to encourage waste buying and recycling in the Southeast.
And furthermore, the project is expected to keep the environment safer and neater.
The United Nations considers recycling of waste as one of the ways to reduce greenhouse gases.
The plant is expected to add, hundreds of direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs.
Waste revenue in united states in 2017 for the U.S. solid waste and recycling industry equaled $97.7 billion, predominantly from waste management services. The recycling industry is driven by demand from materials markets and its growth is dependent on the price of commodities and other economic factors.
TOP 5 WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANIES IN THE WORLD RANKED BY REVENUES GENERATED
- Veolia
Revenue: $30.85 Bn (2020)
Veolia was founded in 1853, and for more than 165 years, it has been continuously providing optimized resource management, water management, and energy services globally. The Veolia group employs around 179,000 employees all over the globe to provide tailored solutions to various industries and communities. Veolia serves industrial, municipality, and commercial markets.
Some of the subsidiaries of the company include Veolia Energy North America Holdings Inc, Veolia Middle East, Proactiva Medio Ambiente México S.A. de C.V., and BS|Energy.
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- Suez Environment
Revenue: $9.2 Bn (2019)
Suez Environment has a rich history that dates back to 1869. Over the years, Suez’s mission to protect the earth has become stronger, and today, it has become a global name and one of the largest waste management companies.
A global pioneer in sustainable and smart resource management, Suez Environment delivers water and waste disposal solutions that allow cities and industries to bolster their ecological and economic performances and enhance their resource management as per regulatory norms. The firm is fully involved in the resource upheaval to fulfill the rising demands to address resource quality and scarcity troubles.Â
Suez has over 80,000 employees, and are recruiting more.
- REMONDIS
Revenue: $6.9 Bn (2018)
Slightly edging out FCC in our list, REMONDIS is a waste management corporation that was founded in Lunen, Germany, in the 1930s. This family-run business has become one of the business leaders by serving more than 30 million customers and several thousands of private and public sector clients all over the globe. REMONDIS is present in more than 900 locations in more than 30 countries in the world.
One of the top waste management companies globally, REMONDIS aims at delivering professional services which result in the effective and economic usage of natural resources. Creating innovative recycled products, water supply, and water production, reclaiming raw materials from waste, and supplying substitute forms of energy are the chief initiatives of REMONDIS. In addition, the company utilizes sustainable methods to eliminate toxic substances and residual waste that are difficult to recycle either for ecological or economic purposes. they operate in three different fields, water, recycling, and services, and employs more than 30,000 people. There are over 600 locations of REMONDIS in Germany alone.
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- FCC Environment
Revenue: $6.5 Bn (2018)
FCC Environment is a waste management company formed after Waste Recycling Group and Focsa Services (the UK) merged in 2012. One of the UK’s largest waste management companies, FCC Environment currently employs 2,400 in the home nation and over 58,000 employees all over the globe.
The company aims to minimize the amount of waste that ends up in the dumping grounds by converting it into useful resources wherever possible.
FCC Environment’s services include business waste solutions, recycling, municipal services, waste processing, and green energy. It runs a range of waste management locations, such as energy from waste (EfW) units, material recycling facilities (MRF), and landfills.
Furthermore, FCC Environment recycles 1.6 million tonnes of waste and creates over 117 MW of green energy every year.
- Urbaser
Revenue: $2.72 Bn (2020)
Urbaser is an environmental management company that was founded in 1990. A global leader in sustainable conservation and a business centered on sustainability, Urbaser serves over 50 million customers in 30 countries spanning across 4 continents. Urbaser provides waste treatment, urban services, and integrated water management. In Spain, Urbaser is present in more than 50 cities. Urbaser has more than 160 subsidiary companies and employs more than 40,000 employees all over the globe. The company cleans more than 8 million km of streets in numerous cities across the globe.
