Central Waste Management Kaiserslautern (ZAK)

The Central Waste Management Kaiserslautern (ZAK) is a joint municipal institution of the city and the district of Kaiserslautern. As an innovative waste disposal service provider, ZAK has developed from a simple landfill into a comprehensive waste management center.

Key Products and Services

Waste Disposal and Recycling: ZAK collects, recycles, and processes household waste from about 250,000 people in the city and district of Kaiserslautern, as well as organic waste from over one million residents of neighboring municipalities.
Energy Generation: It generates electricity and heat, primarily from renewable energy sources.
Hazardous Waste Disposal: ZAK operates recycling centers and an environmental mobile unit for the collection of hazardous materials.

Mission and Values

ZAK is committed to a safe, ecological, and efficient circular and resource economy. It values responsible corporate governance and continuously evolves to create added value for the region.

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

Circular Economy: ZAK adheres to the five-tier waste hierarchy of the Circular Economy Act to utilize waste as effectively as possible.
Environmental Protection: By reducing landfills and promoting recycling and recovery, ZAK contributes to the reduction of environmental impacts.
Education and Awareness: ZAK is committed to educating the public on the proper handling of waste.

ZAK is an important economic factor in the region and a central component of public services. With its innovative approach and commitment to sustainability, ZAK makes a significant contribution to the environment and the local economy.

Sources:

1 - https://datenbank2.deutscher-nachhaltigkeitskodex.de/Profile/CompanyProfile/13854/de/2020/dnk?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
2 - https://www.zak-kl.de/uploads/ca002e86-b27d-4cab-807b-4718aa0b2ca8/FB-289p_Grundlegende_Charakterisierung_u_Auftrag_DKI_2024_03_05__1_.pdf
3 - https://www.kaiserslautern.de/mb/themen/stadtverwaltung/beteiligungen/pdf/67_zak_zentrale_abfallwirtschaft_kaiserslautern__a%C3%B6r.pdf
4 - https://www.zak-kl.de/uploads/50fd4d46-fbe9-468d-a977-a21ab1092381/ZAK-2223_Nachhaltigkeitsbericht-E-Paper-neu__1_.pdf
5 - https://www.pfalzdigital.de/top-aktuell/abfallwirtschaftskonzept-2025-2029-fuer-kaiserslautern-fertiggestellt/

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