The environmental management company SIA “Eco Baltia vide,” part of the largest environmental resource management and recycling group in the Baltics, AS “Eco Baltia,” will continue providing waste management services in both zones of Mārupe Municipality following the results of an open tender announced by the local government. The contract term is seven years, with a total contract value of €19 million (excluding VAT).
The Chairman of the Management Board of SIA “Eco Baltia vide,” Jānis Aizbalts, emphasizes that Mārupe is one of the municipalities in Latvia that takes a responsible approach to sustainable waste management: “The tender included several new requirements, including provisions for waste sorting, greener transport for service delivery, and other conditions. Our extensive experience in waste management in Latvia and Lithuania, including the implementation of separate collection infrastructure, has enabled us to provide the most comprehensive and financially advantageous offer, ensuring that the municipality receives a high-quality and sustainability-oriented service.”
The tender was conducted for service provision in two zones of the municipality – Mārupe town and parish, as well as Babīte and Sala parishes. “Eco Baltia vide” submitted the most financially advantageous and suitable offer for waste management in both zones, and from 1st of June, the company will continue providing services according to the new procurement regulations.
In Mārupe town and parish, as well as Babīte and Sala parishes, “Eco Baltia vide” has been operating under the procurement regulations for more than ten years. During this period, in addition to managing unsorted waste, the company has introduced various waste sorting solutions, including the collection of packaging, glass containers, biological waste, electrical appliances, textiles, and more.
Under the new procurement contract, clients will now have the opportunity to receive free container cleaning and disinfection twice a year (previously once a year), as well as apply for smaller-sized containers, thereby encouraging better waste sorting habits. Additionally, a customer self-service platform will be introduced, allowing clients to easily request services, track waste collection schedules, and access other features aimed at improving service quality.
"Nowadays, waste management is no longer just about emptying containers and transporting waste to a landfill. We strive to stay one step ahead by promoting maximum resource recovery, thereby preserving natural resources. Last year, we opened the Resource Management Center, where waste from Mārupe Municipality is also sorted. This allows us to return more resources into circulation, turning them into new raw materials. At the same time, we focus on service sustainability by introducing environmentally friendly transport solutions and transitioning to digital solutions, which not only enhance our efficiency but also accelerate the company's overall development," says J. Aizbalts.
About SIA “Eco Baltia vide”
“Eco Baltia vide” is an environmental management company providing the widest range of waste management services, including household and sorted waste collection, packaging waste management, construction and bulky waste disposal, territory and road maintenance, and various seasonal services. In 2023, “Eco Baltia vide” achieved a turnover of nearly 54 million euros.
About AS “Eco Baltia”
“Eco Baltia” is the largest environmental resource management and recycling group in the Baltics, ensuring a full waste management cycle - from waste collection and sorting to secondary raw material logistics, wholesale, and the recycling of secondary materials, including PET and PE/PP plastics, as well as PET fiber production. In 2023, “Eco Baltia” reached a record-high consolidated turnover of 218.4 million euros, representing a 4% increase compared to 2022. The group’s total consolidated revenue (pro forma) for 2023 amounted to 242.5 million euros.
Currently, the group employs more than 2,700 people across Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the Czech Republic. The major subsidiaries are “ITERUM,” “Nordic Plast,” “Eco Baltia vide,” “Latvijas Zaļais punkts,” “JUMIS” in Sigulda, “Oil Recovery” (previously “Eko Osta”), the “Ecoservice” group in Lithuania, “TESIL Fibres” in the Czech Republic, and “Metal Plast” in Poland. From October 2024,
The shareholders of “Eco Baltia” are the private equity fund “INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund” (52.81% through UAB BSGF Salvus), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (30.51%), and Māris Simanovičs (15.93% through SIA “Enrial Holdings” and 0.75% through “Penvi Investment” Ltd).
Additional Information:
Alise Zvaigzne
Public Relations Manager
AS “Eco Baltia”
Tel.: +371 28780467
E-mail: alise.zvaigzne@ecobaltia.lv
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