Recycling and Disposal
Sustainability, resource efficiency and environmental protection are core elements of our corporate philosophy. We take this responsibility seriously — especially when it comes to handling construction materials. We reuse and recycle as many materials as possible and dispose of only what can no longer be used. We are your strong partner for recycling and waste disposal in Vorarlberg and throughout Austria.
We deliver the right container or skip directly to your doorstep. Simply order via our online shop and we take care of the rest.
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Our Own Recycling Center
For comprehensive and efficient recycling, we operate our own Resources Center Rheintal. Paper, construction waste, mixed plastics, metals, household waste and more are sorted, reused, recycled or disposed of in a clean and dry process. This makes us the ideal receiver for your waste.
Opening hours of the Resources Center Rheintal:
Monday–Friday: 07:00–11:45, 12:30–16:45
Opening hours for freight forwarders:
Monday–Thursday: last loading at 16:00, Friday: last loading at 11:00
Find us at:
Stöckenstraße 18a, 6850 Dornbirn
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Our Services in Recycling & Waste Disposal
- Disposal of various waste types
- Recyclables trading
- Container and skip service
- Sale of recycled products
Disposal of Various Waste Types
Responsible action begins with the first step. At Rhomberg Recycling, we take this responsibility seriously when handling all types of waste. With our extensive experience in recycling diverse waste materials, we offer professional, reliable and environmentally sound disposal. Whether construction waste, industrial waste or hazardous waste — our expertise ensures your waste is handled in the safest and most sustainable way. Rely on our service that combines economic and ecological benefits while meeting the high standards of modern recycling.
Correct recycling and disposal: What goes where?
Construction and Demolition Wood
Accepted for recycling:
- Offcuts, trimmings, shavings from untreated solid wood
- Pallets made of engineered wood (chipboard pallets)
- Fruit and vegetable crates and similar wooden crates
- Furniture made of engineered wood
- Various construction and demolition wood
- Construction chipboard
- Floorboards, formwork boards, ceiling panels, decorative beams
Not accepted for recycling:
- Window wood, old windows, burnt wood, creosote- or salt-impregnated wood (railway sleepers, poles and posts)
- Construction residues such as insulation (e.g. Heraklith panels)
- Contaminants such as residual waste
- PCB-treated old wood
- Sanding dust, asbestos or other wood dust
- Branches, tree and shrub cuttings
Old Wood, Untreated
Accepted for recycling:
- Solid wood pallets such as EUR pallets
- Construction site assortments made of untreated solid wood
- Offcuts, trimmings, shavings from untreated solid wood
Not accepted for recycling:
- Any treated or coated wood
- Wood with attachments
- Sanding dust, asbestos or other wood dust
Old Wood, Thermal
Accepted for recycling:
- Windows, window frames, exterior doors
- Impregnated construction timber from outdoor use
- Construction and demolition wood with harmful contamination (old paint/white paint)
- Garden fences (light green coating)
- Old wood from industrial applications (e.g. industrial flooring)
Not accepted for recycling:
- Railway sleepers
- Utility poles
- Old wood from damage events (e.g. burnt wood)
Residual Waste, Industrial & Commercial Waste, Household Waste, Construction Site Waste
Accepted for recycling:
- Non-recyclable, non-hazardous waste
Not accepted for recycling:
- Organic waste
- Coloured glass, clear glass
- Garden waste
- Plastic and metal packaging
- Cooking oils and fats, liquids
- Hazardous and problematic waste
Construction Residues
Accepted for recycling:
- Ytong or aerated concrete
- Heraklith
- Bitumen sheets
Not accepted for recycling:
- Mineral construction debris such as bricks
- Asbestos waste (Eternit), accepted only in Big Bags
- Gypsum and gypsum plasterboard
- Gypsum waste
- Wood
- Excavated material
- Other residual waste
- Mineral wool insulation (hazardous if produced before 2002), accepted only in Big Bags
Tree and Shrub Cuttings
Accepted for recycling:
- Branches
- Green cuttings and shrub cuttings
- Leaves
Not accepted for recycling:
- Tree stumps
- Excavated material
- Organic waste
- Other sweepings
- Grass cuttings
Gypsum Waste
Accepted for recycling:
- Gypsum plasterboard: without special additives
- Gypsum boards with fleece reinforcement: glass-fibre fleece instead of cardboard
Note: woven or non-woven covering - Gypsum wall panels: gypsum tiles or solid gypsum panels
Note: gypsum core only, no cardboard or fleece - Gypsum fibreboard: boards reinforced with fibres (paper/cardboard)
Note: no cardboard or fleece - Gypsum fire protection boards: like gypsum plasterboard but reinforced with glass fibre
Note: marked with the letter F - Impregnated boards: plasterboard with silicone or wax for wet rooms
Note: green or blue boards
Not accepted for recycling:
- Gypsum waste with attachments: contamination with foreign materials (e.g. mortar, plaster) or soaked materials
- Tiles and tile adhesive: composite material with a high share of adhesive
- Gypsum plaster: only recyclable with proof
- Asbestos: asbestos cement boards, asbestos fibreboards, fibre cement boards
- Mineral fibres: artificial mineral fibres, insulation or composite panels
- (Cement) plaster: broken (cement) plaster with gypsum residues
Tyres
Accepted for recycling:
- Car tyres with or without rims (clean, no contaminants)
- Truck tyres with or without rims (clean, no contaminants)
- Oversized tyres such as AS/EM tyres without rims (clean, no contaminants)
Not accepted for recycling:
- Solid rubber tyres
- Rubber excavator tracks
- Bicycle tyres
- Inner tubes
General note:
Tyres must be clean, unpainted, not foam-filled (no self-sealing or “silent” tyres), and rollable.
Plastics
Accepted for recycling:
- Various packaging materials
- HDPE bottles, canisters, buckets, cups
- PET bottles, yoghurt cups, Tetra Paks
- Films (transparent, coloured)
Not accepted for recycling:
- Foreign materials such as residual waste
Important – Licensing:
If plastics are delivered sorted by type (e.g. only PE film), clean and free of contamination, we can accept them free of charge according to your licensing level — unless the material requires further processing (sorting costs).
Scrap and Metals
Accepted for recycling:
- Mixed scrap and heavy scrap
- Aluminium, copper, brass, zinc
- Electrical cables, electric motors
Not accepted:
- Sandwich panels (insulated)
- Containers that are not fully emptied (e.g. paint buckets)
Paper
Accepted for recycling:
- Cardboard
- Mixed paper
- Paper packaging
Not accepted:
- Waterproof or non-dissolvable paper (e.g. label carrier paper)
- Composite materials (e.g. Tetra Pak)
Construction Rubble
Accepted for recycling:
- Roof tiles (clean)
- Gravel
- Stoneware
- Bricks
Not accepted:
- Construction site waste
- Aerated concrete (e.g. Ytong)
- Hazardous waste (e.g. asbestos cement, glass wool, rock wool, paints, lyes, acids)
- Gypsum and gypsum plasterboard (e.g. Rigips)
- Gypsum plaster
- Wood wool lightweight panels (e.g. Heraklith)
- Slag and loose fill
- Bulky waste
- Contaminants (e.g. metals, plastics)
Skip & Container Service
Whether for renovation, conversion or clearing out — Rhomberg delivers the right waste container or skip directly to your doorstep. Simply order through the online shop and we take care of everything: delivery, pickup and professional recycling of all materials.
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Recyclables Trading
In the dynamic field of recycling, the trading of recyclables is a key factor. With Rhomberg Recycling, you benefit from professional and efficient handling of all processes. We take care of the preparation and reuse of valuable resources and ensure their reintroduction into the economic cycle. Our expertise provides your company with the opportunity to improve both environmental impact and financial performance. Choose Rhomberg Recycling for sustainable and economically efficient management of your recyclable materials.
Sale of Recycled Products and Materials
Sustainability does not end with the recycling process. By selling recycled products and materials, Rhomberg Recycling ensures that reusable materials find their way back into the market. Our recycled products meet the highest quality standards and offer an environmentally friendly, cost-effective alternative to conventional raw materials — from construction materials to metals and plastics. When purchasing from Rhomberg Recycling, you not only acquire a product but also contribute to resource efficiency and the sustainable development of your business processes.
Rhomberg Recycling: Your Expert for Recycling and Waste Disposal
Rely on Rhomberg Recycling as an experienced partner who not only places great importance on the quality of recycled materials but also actively ensures that waste from large construction sites is processed sustainably and efficiently. Our recycling solutions are designed to meet both the needs of the construction industry and the requirements of environmental protection.
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