AVL Ludwigsburg

The Waste Management Company of the District of Ludwigsburg mbH (AVL) is a 100% subsidiary of the District of Ludwigsburg and was founded on July 1, 1989. The company is centrally responsible for the prevention, recovery, and disposal of waste in the District of Ludwigsburg.

• Organization of Waste Collection: The AVL organizes the collection of various waste and recyclable fractions, including organic waste, paper, residual waste, yellow bin, and glass[2][4][5].
• Waste Consulting and Public Relations: The company offers comprehensive consulting and public relations regarding waste prevention and waste collection[1][2][5].
• Operation of Landfills: The AVL operates and manages the landfills of the district, including the mineral waste landfill Burghof, which has been in operation since 1978[1][2][5].
• Recycling Centers and Chipping Sites: There are a total of 9 recycling centers and 36 chipping sites in the district, which are operated and maintained by the AVL. Various waste and recyclable materials are accepted and processed here[5].
• Bulky Waste Collection: The AVL offers a free bulky waste collection service, including scrap metal, large electrical appliances, furniture wood, and residual bulky waste[4].

The main mission of the AVL is to ensure a functioning and future-oriented circular and waste management system in the District of Ludwigsburg. The company is committed to promoting environmental protection, sustainability, and responsibility in all its activities. For over 30 years, the AVL has been working to secure good living conditions for future generations[3][5].

• Circular Economy: The AVL has evolved from a pure "business with waste" to a circular economy that focuses on the reuse and recycling of resources[3].
• Energy Generation: At the Burghof landfill, the generated landfill gas is used to produce electricity and heat, which also contributes to the supply of households in the neighboring Gündelbach[5].