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Recycling & waste

Handle everything from compost to metal scrap, meet emissions requirements, and maintain uptime in demanding multi-shift operations. Our machines, safety systems, and digital solutions are designed to help you protect crews, comply with environmental regulations, and keep operations running.

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Keep your crew protected

On waste sites, people, and machines operate close together, increasing the risk of collisions. Our safety features help operators detect obstacles and avoid incidents.

Meet emission targets

Meeting emission targets requires new solutions. Our electric machines deliver zero operational exhaust emissions and can operate in restricted zones.

Maintain uptime

Harsh conditions demand robust solutions. Our machines are built to withstand wear, with digital services that monitor health and maximize availability.

Safe operations in busy environments

Recycling and waste sites often involve tight working areas where machines and crews operate close together among large volumes of material. Our waste handling configurations support safe operations with visibility features such as the optional Volvo Smart View, enhanced lighting and clear reversing indicators.

Access restricted indoor and urban facilities

Our electric machines can operate in emission-controlled zones, indoor spaces and noise-sensitive areas where diesel equipment can't. Zero operational exhaust emissions – including NOx, greenhouse gases, and particulate matter – help reduce ventilation needs, improve air quality for people on site, and support environmental compliance.

Custom-built for your operation

Not every recycling operation fits a standard solution. Together with trusted partners, we build customized equipment adapted to your needs – from grid-connected electric material handlers to modified chassis configurations.

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Electric excavators drive recycling efficiency at Stena

See how Stena Recycling's Volvo ECR25 Electric excavator worked 4,000+ hours moving 20 tonnes daily, cutting energy costs by 83% and eliminating 21 tonnes of CO₂ annually. A perfect case of what electric equipment can achieve in recycling.

Stena Recycling story

Real-world results: emission-free waste handling

Eskilstuna Energy and Environment put the L25 Electric through its paces at two recycling facilities, handling everything from sorting donated goods to cleaning surfaces. The machine delivered diesel-equivalent performance with zero emissions, minimal noise, and impressive cost savings.

ReTuna story

Singapore's first electric construction machines at Kim Hock

Kim Hock Corporation pushes Singapore's electric construction forward with Volvo CE's L25 Electric wheel loaders. The metal recycling leader processes 200,000 tons annually while pursuing net-zero goals through cleaner, quieter machines and innovative dual-powered solutions.

Kim Hock Corporation story

Solve recycling & waste challenges

Waste-to-energy operations face increasing regulatory scrutiny. Our solutions include emissions monitoring, reporting tools, and advanced equipment that helps maintain compliance. Our machines with integrated fleet monitoring services provide documentation of environmental performance, supporting both operational efficiency and regulatory reporting requirements.

Indoor recycling operations face challenges with emissions and air quality. Our electric machines produce zero exhaust emissions during operation – including NOx, greenhouse gases and particulate matter – while delivering diesel-equivalent performance. Customers like ReTuna in Sweden use our electric equipment to create healthier working environments while supporting their sustainability mission.

Recycling yards face constant traffic from trucks, machines, and loaders, while unfamiliar workers increase collision risks and managers struggle to maintain visibility across large outdoor operations. Connected Map delivers real-time positioning of machines and personnel. Define restricted zones to protect hazardous areas and set speed limits for high-traffic sections, while site managers can monitor operations remotely and instantly update all users.

Municipal waste operations must minimize noise and emissions while maximizing efficiency. Our electric machines and low-noise solutions help reduce community impact while our digital services optimize route planning and equipment utilization. Cities like Berlin use our electric wheel loaders to support their zero-emission waste management goals.

Metal recycling involves processing abrasive materials that can damage equipment. Our recycling and waste machine options feature reinforced components, additional protective guarding, and specialized attachments designed specifically for metal recycling applications. Tires are especially exposed, so options like puncture-resistant tires and Tire Pressure Monitoring System help detect issues early and reduce downtime. Companies like Stena Recycling use our solutions to maximize material recovery while extending equipment life.

Metal recycling facilities process thousands of tons of abrasive material under harsh conditions, requiring machines that withstand wear while maintaining safety and productivity. Wheel loaders with solid tires, protective guarding, and scrap-handling attachments help manage wear, while camera systems such as collision mitigation and Smart View, with people and object detection, improve visibility and help operators avoid incidents without slowing productivity.

Transfer stations face relentless demands with tight schedules requiring consistent uptime across multiple shifts, while debris-heavy environments accelerate wear, and unexpected failures impact productivity. Our wheel loaders and excavators feature load-sensing hydraulics for fast cycles and high-tip buckets for high-sided vehicles. Forced-oil-cooled brakes with wear indicators and reversible cooling fans support extended service intervals, while CareTrack remote monitoring enables proactive maintenance planning to help minimize downtime.

Composting and organics facilities present challenging conditions with dust, odors, and debris that compromise operator comfort and equipment performance. Our wheel loader cabs feature two-stage air filtration, recirculating 90% of cab air with over 98% efficiency. Cab and engine pre-cleaners reduce contamination, automatically reversible cooling fans remove debris without manual intervention, and light material buckets handle low-density organics efficiently.

Construction and demolition waste requires flexible equipment to sort and process various materials. Our versatile machines with quick coupler systems enable rapid attachment changes to handle everything from concrete to metals. Integrated machine control systems help operators maximize sorting efficiency and material recovery rates.

Efficiency depends on how the whole site works together. With Site Optimization, our experts perform on-site assessments and use simulations, reports and scenario planning to improve haulage operations. The result is more efficient logistics and insights that help identify opportunities to lower cost per tonne and support better business performance.

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