Saubermacher: It’s all about responsibility
It’s all about
respon­sibility
Saubermacher übernimmt Verantwortung für die Zukunft. Unsere Vision ist Zero Waste.
It’s all about
our future
Innovative spirit at Saubermacher: With our own R&D department, we create sustainable solutions for a better future.
It’s all about
expertise

Welcome

Saubermacher is shaping the future of the waste and circular economy. Saving resources and fair for all generations. For people and the environment.

At Saubermacher, the focus is on people and the environment. With its own R&D department, Saubermacher is always pushing new ideas and innovations.
Resource recovery and recycling: sustainability in waste management

Our Vision

Zero waste. 100% circular.

Nowadays, we are able to recover much of the raw and reusable material contained in waste. Our ‘Zero Waste’ vision takes us a step further. In the future, we want to ensure that we recycle everything, with no waste left behind. Zero. Zero point zero. To achieve that, we give one hundred per cent.

Find the perfect job at Saubermacher now and become a valuable member of the Saubermacher family.

»My job offers excitement and variation. I love that fact that what I do every day can make a real difference to environmental protection.«

Michaela Zechner
Responsible for accepting hazardous waste

Careers

Join our team

Exciting tasks, ambitious objectives and family values. Look forward to coming to work and getting involved. Where family and career are compatible and supported. Welcome to Saubermacher! We live fairness, safety and real opportunities for motivated people. There’s just one thing missing. You.

Careers

The best solution
for your waste

Saubermacher Ecoport in Feldkirchen bei Graz ist die moderne Firmenzentrale des Saubermacher Konzerns
Hans Roth vor Ecoport

»Saubermacher was founded with the aim of making a daily contri­bution to an environ­ment worth living in.«

Hans Roth
Founder

Hans Roth

Founder. Owner. Visionary.

Together with his wife Margret, Hans Roth has created an international showpiece enterprise and in so doing has won a variety of awards. The environmental pioneer is committed not only to the future of Austrian and European resource management, but to social projects.

About us

News

12. November 2025
Group photo of the winners of the Hans Roth Environmental Award 2025 together with award founder Hans Roth on the red carpet at the award ceremony in Graz – © Saubermacher

Five researchers demonstrate how sustainability can be achieved through innovative projects – honoured with the Hans Roth Environmental Award 2025.

23. October 2025
Three people hold a sign reading ‘First plaster-to-plaster recycling plant in Austria’ at the new recycling centre in Stockerau – Photo credit: Saubermacher

PORR, Saint-Gobain and Saubermacher jointly open Austria's first gypsum recycling plant – a showcase model for Europe.

16. September 2025
Hans Roth, founder of Saubermacher, and Mislav Galic, Managing Director for Croatia, stand in front of compressed waste bales on the premises of ROTO TRANS EKO in Zagreb. The photo symbolises the new partnership to strengthen organic waste recycling in Croatia – photo credit: Saubermacher

ROTO TRANS EKO becomes part of Saubermacher. Together, they want to expand organic waste recycling in Croatia.

9. September 2025
Group photo of the Saubermacher research team and partners in front of two collection containers for old textiles. They are working together on the ReUseTex project to develop an AI-based sorting solution for reusable clothing and recycled materials ©Saubermacher

AI, robotics and second-hand: ReUseTex aims to reduce textile waste and conserve resources through intelligent sorting.

11. July 2025
Group photo at the “Centar za djecu Zagreb” children’s home with Hans Roth (Saubermacher founder), employees and children during the handover of gift packages and soft toys – a significant donation to support education and care services. Photo credit: Saubermacher

Saubermacher donates to the Zagreb children's home – for more education, care and joy in life.

9. July 2025
Freshly packaged redcurrants, strawberries and blueberries in environmentally friendly cardboard and plastic trays on supermarket shelves. In the context of the new EU Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), this is an example of the relevance of design for recycling, reuse rates and reduced packaging volumes.

The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) presents companies with major challenges – from design and recycling to reporting requirements.

25. June 2025
Portrait of Andreas Opelt, COO of Saubermacher AG, wearing a suit and red tie against a white background. He is committed to recycling management and safe battery recycling.

Recycling instead of risk: Why batteries must be disposed of safely – and how AI and cooperation are accelerating change.

23. June 2025
Three Wastebox representatives stand in front of an information stand with the slogan ‘We provide reliable data for EU taxonomy & co’ in a modern foyer. In the centre of the banner is a hand holding a smartphone displaying the recycling rate digitally. The scene symbolises Wastebox's innovative platform solution for circular economy and ESG reporting.

Transparency for your ESG reporting: Wastebox now offers certified recycling data in accordance with EU taxonomy for the first time.

12. June 2025
Six participants in the panel discussion ‘Partnerships for the City of Tomorrow’ stand together on stage. A woman holds a bouquet of flowers in the centre. They are experts from the fields of politics, business and law, including representatives from Saubermacher, BDO Austria, the City of Villach and Haslinger Nagele.

At the 2025 City Conference, experts discussed how PPPs can help municipalities overcome financial bottlenecks and make future-proof investments.

certificated quality

Certificates ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
Zertifizierter Entsorgungsfachbetrieb
BGF (Betriebliche Gesundheitsförderung) Gütesiegel 2025-2027
Logo of the ‘Certified Family-Friendly Employer’ initiative
Certificate from trend - TOP Employer 2025 in Austria
Certificate from kununu, which recognises Saubermacher as a top company for the year 2026
Saubermacher receives the Best Recruiters Gold certificate for 2025-2026
Logo Staatspreis
LRQA 25 year award