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Wiederkehr Recycling

Wiederkehr Recycling AG is located in Waltenschwil, in the Bünz river valley in the canton of Aargau. The site went into operation back in 1963 and is still the headquarters of this family-run business today. The site is centrally located and easy to reach, with its own rail connection allowing large-scale deliveries. In terms of its technical equipment, the site includes a shredder facility, Switzerland’s first sink-float separation system and a range of sorting, separating and cleaning systems. Many years’ experience and incredibly high standards of recycling technology ensure our products are always of the utmost quality.

SMV Wiederkehr Recycling GmbH was acquired in 1993 and fully redeveloped and extended. The recycling plant is located in Lauchringen in Southern Germany, close to the Swiss border. It salvages primarily scrap and metal and has been doing so since the 1950s. Today, the interests of SMV Wiederkehr Recycling are led by Managing Director Michael Hämmerle, the grandson of the former owner. The Lauchringen site is one of the oldest and best-known recycling operations on the High Rhine.

AVO Wiederkehr Recycling AG in Schwarzenbach was acquired back in 1978 and immediately expanded. The site is located in Eastern Switzerland and has excellent transport connections. It has its own rail connection to guarantee environmentally friendly logistics that are fit for the future. AVO Wiederkehr Recycling AG has a shredder facility and a range of sorting and separating systems.

When it comes to sustainability and protecting the environment, we all carry responsibility. But what does sustainability actually mean? According to the dictionary, it’s the principle of not using more than can either regrow, regenerate or be supplied again in the future. Sustainability as an operating principle. An enormous challenge for industrial manufacturing. Introducing raw materials and at the same time conserving resources. Here’s where innovative recycling comes in. With great challenge always comes great opportunity. One of our guiding principles is to recognise these opportunities, tackle the challenge head-on and act in the interests of a healthy circular economy. We act in a targeted and innovative way to create solutions to hold back the tide of depletion of fossil resources. Sustainability for us means «recirculating raw materials, 100% of them».

If you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you. We’ll arrange a time to carry out the necessary waste disposal, wherever it happens to be. We offer tailored contractual arrangements for regular recycling quantities.

What would you like us to take for you? Don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’ll be happy to help.

Raw materials are the basis of industrial production. However, the scarcity of resources is a growing problem. This makes it all the more important to recycle and to close raw material cycles. The Wiederkehr Group buys recyclable materials, extracts secondary raw materials and sells these on. This kind of modern and sustainable trading is the driving force behind an efficient circular economy. We buy, recycle and sell. We have many years’ experience as a trader of recyclables and offer outstanding expertise in this area. Everything under one roof in a stable, family-run company.

How can we help? Don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’ll be happy to help.

Joel Strebel will celebrate his comeback on 22 June at AG Kant in Menziken. After a year off from competition, intensive physiotherapy, targeted athletics training and six weeks of competitive Swiss wrestling training, Joel is ready to return to the sawdust. He couldn’t be more excited about the Swiss wrestling arena.

We’re delighted at Joel Strebel’s return and wish him a successful comeback!

Skips in a range of sizes to suit your specific requirements are ready for action at the Wiederkehr skip hire service. We deliver on time, put them exactly where they need to go and pick them up again straight away.

We’re happy to offer contractual arrangements for regular quantities. Get in touch: www.wierec.com/en/skip-hire

Ready with the right solution for you!

Following the 750th anniversary festivities in 2009, Bünzen is getting ready to celebrate again. This year’s village festival will take place on 27– 29 June 2025, with fun for visitors of all ages. The organising committee, led by Ruedi Seiler, is already working hard on the preparations.

The theme sounds promising: ‘The village unfurled – a place to celebrate among friends.’ As a company with local roots, we’re delighted to support the organising committee by providing sponsorship.

Full information about the wide-ranging programme can be found on the festival website. See you in Bünzen!

We were delighted to host the «FREIAMT.MITTENDRIN.» networking event on 8 May 2025. Almost 90 participants – decision-makers from the worlds of business, civil society and politics – took part in the first networking event in 2025 at our Waltenschwil site.

Repla Oberes Freiamt and Wiederkehr Recycling AG welcomed all of the attendees before they were taken on a guided tour of the site in groups. After the theory part, a live demonstration and fascinating insights into materials science, the evening ended with canapés and drinks, followed by discussion and networking.