This page brings together the top water, waste, and recycling companies in Finland, showing their revenue and role in the sector. It helps you understand how the market is structured and which organisations have the strongest presence. If you want full company profiles or verified contact data, feel free to contact us.
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Finland’s Water, Waste & Recycling sector comprises 2,676 companies, accounting for 25.7% of the Nordic market in this industry. The market combines a large number of small local operators with a smaller set of national recyclers, utilities, and waste-service groups that capture most of the sector’s revenue.
Key Statistics
- Total companies in Water, Waste & Recycling: 2,676.
- Share of Nordic market: 25.7%.
- Major company size distribution (employees)
- 0–4 employees: 1,068 companies (39.9%).
- 5–9 employees: 486 (18.2%).
- 10–49 employees: 136 (5.1%).
- 50–99 employees: 19 (0.7%).
- 100–499 employees: 10 (0.4%).
- Over 500 employees: 1 (≈0%).
- No employee data reported: 956 (35.7%).
- Average / notable revenue ranges (reported)
- 0–100k EUR: 1,034 companies (38.6%).
- 100k–500k EUR: 264 (9.9%).
- 500k–1M EUR: 104 (3.9%).
- 1M–10M EUR: 255 (9.5%).
- 10M–100M EUR: 56 (2.1%).
- Over 100M EUR: 6 (0.2%).
- No revenue data reported: 957 (35.8%).
- Dominant legal structures
- Cooperatives (Osuuskunta): 1,262 companies (47.2%).
- Limited companies (Osakeyhtiö): 1,105 (41.3%).
- Sole proprietors: 237 (8.9%).
- Limited partnerships / general partnerships: 51 (1.9%) and 20 (0.7%), respectively.
Top Companies by Revenue
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| Order | Company | Industry | Location | Revenue (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuusakoski Oy | Recycling & Waste Management | Finland | €337,758,000 | |
| L&T Ympäristöpalvelut Oy | Waste Management | Finland | €281,176,000 | |
| NG Nordic Finland Oy | Waste Collection | Finland | €241,755,000 | |
| L&T Teollisuuspalvelut Oy | Industrial Waste Services | Finland | €126,325,000 | |
| Eurajoen Romu Oy | Recycling | Finland | €110,754,000 | |
| Stena Recycling Oy | Recycling | Finland | €107,517,000 | |
| Suomen Palautuspakkaus Oy | Recycling | Finland | €86,475,000 | |
| Posiva Oy | Environmental Services | Finland | €77,903,000 | |
| Romukeskus Oy | Recycling | Finland | €74,569,000 | |
| Tampereen Vesi Oy | Water Supply | Finland | €73,737,000 | |
| Remeo Refining Oy | Waste Treatment | Finland | €59,748,000 | |
| Pirkanmaan Jätehuolto Oy | Municipal Waste Management | Finland | €56,210,000 | |
| Remeo Oy | Waste Management | Finland | €49,073,000 | |
| Turun Vesihuolto Oy | Water Supply | Finland | €43,194,000 | |
| Kiertokapula Oy | Waste Management | Finland | €40,384,000 | |
| Lounais-Suomen Jätehuolto Oy | Waste Management | Finland | €39,115,000 | |
| Lahti Aqua Oy | Water Supply | Finland | €38,634,000 | |
| EEROLA-YHTIÖT OY | Waste Services | Finland | €37,237,000 | |
| Suomen Pakkaustuottajat Oy | Recycling | Finland | €37,096,000 | |
| Kuopion Vesi Oy | Water Supply | Finland | €34,438,000 | |
| Rosk’n Roll Oy Ab | Waste Management | Finland | €29,808,000 | |
| Veikko Lehti Oy | Recycling | Finland | €29,307,000 | |
| Jätekukko Oy | Municipal Waste Management | Finland | €24,537,000 | |
| Hämeenlinnan Seudun Vesi Oy | Water Supply | Finland | €24,472,000 | |
| Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj | Environmental Services | Finland | €23,633,000 | |
| Kymen Vesi Oy | Water Supply | Finland | €22,431,000 | |
| Lakeuden Etappi Oy | Waste Management | Finland | €22,366,000 | |
| Revisol Oy | Recycling | Finland | €22,195,000 | |
| Syklo Oy | Environmental Services | Finland | €21,637,000 | |
| Kiertokaari Oy | Waste Management | Finland | €21,277,000 | |
| Napapiirin Vesi Oy | Water Supply | Finland | €20,070,000 | |
| Kouvolan Vesi Oy | Water Supply | Finland | €19,849,000 | |
| Mustankorkea Oy | Waste Management | Finland | €19,525,000 | |
| Westenergy Oy | Waste Management | Finland | €18,864,000 | |
| Kymenlaakson Jäte Oy | Waste Management | Finland | €18,611,000 | |
| Suomen Erityisjäte Oy | Waste Services | Finland | €18,376,000 | |
| Turun seudun puhdistamo Oy | Sewerage | Finland | €18,299,000 | |
| Salpakierto Oy | Recycling | Finland | €18,101,000 | |
| Uusioaines Oy | Recycling | Finland | €17,968,000 | |
| Ab Stormossen Oy | Waste Management | Finland | €17,266,000 | |
| Turun Seudun Vesi Oy | Water Supply | Finland | €16,416,000 | |
| Umacon Oy | Recycling | Finland | €16,222,000 | |
| Ab Ekorosk Oy | Waste Management | Finland | €15,858,000 | |
| Kuusamon energia- ja vesiosuuskunta | Water Supply | Finland | €15,817,000 | |
| Sumi Oy | Recycling | Finland | €15,777,000 | |
| Etelä-Karjalan Jätehuolto Oy | Waste Management | Finland | €15,368,000 | |
| Palpa Lasi Oy | Recycling | Finland | €15,339,000 | |
| Romuta Oy | Recycling | Finland | €14,233,000 | |
| Romu Mäki Oy | Recycling | Finland | €13,901,000 | |
| Reteko Oy | Environmental Services | Finland | €13,829,000 |
Conclusion
Finland’s water, waste, and recycling sector is largely made up of micro and small firms, with nearly 40% reporting fewer than five employees and roughly 38% in the lowest revenue band. Still, a small group of large recyclers and utilities (several firms >€10M and a few >€100M) drive most commercial activity. The market’s strong cooperative presence and substantial gaps in publicly reported financials mean effective engagement requires combining local outreach with focused contact-building for the top revenue players.