Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart

The Waste Management Stuttgart (AWS) is a central part of the city administration of Stuttgart, with the goal of making the city clean, safe, and sustainable.

The AWS offers a variety of services that significantly influence daily life in Stuttgart. The main tasks include:

• The collection and transportation of waste and recyclable materials
• The street cleaning and winter service
• The management of the municipal fleet and the operation of its own workshop
• The operation of several recycling centers and a mineral landfill[1].

The mission of the AWS is to close loops by converting waste into recyclable materials and to ensure safety through cleanliness in the city. The values of the AWS are fundamental to its work:

• Thorough: A reliable and passionate way of working, both on the street and behind the scenes.
• Diverse: An appreciative, respectful, and polite interaction that encompasses all positions and tasks.
• Responsible: A commitment to people, the environment, and resources to make Stuttgart more livable[1].

The AWS is intensively committed to sustainability and a clean future. This includes:

• The promotion of waste separation and the recovery of recyclable materials
• The involvement of citizens through actions for more cleanliness and the reporting of illegal waste dumping
• The support from politics to ensure optimal working conditions
• The goal of establishing a strong brand characterized by diversity and consistency that strengthens trust and loyalty[1].

The AWS is part of the Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart and shares its personnel strategy "workSTUgether". This strategy aims to create an inspiring and attractive work environment that attracts, promotes, and retains talented employees in the long term. A culture of collaboration, trust, and innovation is fostered to optimally meet the needs of employees and citizens[2].