Peterson Waste Recycling

Waste & recycling

Peterson is more than logistics

    From waste to valuable raw materials

    The waste and recycling sector evolved rapidly from mere ‘disposal’ to a mature raw materials market. More and more material flows are returning to the chain as secondary raw materials, making continuity, scalability, and traceability increasingly important. This positions logistics as a critical success factor.

    Volumes must arrive on time at the right location, documentation must be accurate, and you need to be able to prove what you’re transporting when required. Companies looking to scale up therefore seek partners that offer not just capacity, but above all knowledge and control over the chain.

    Contact our waste & recycling supply chain experts

    Grip on bulk flows in a circular chain

    At Peterson, we approach “waste & recycling” as a bulk and raw materials logistics challenge within a circular chain. We ensure flows keep running smoothly while maintaining full visibility.

    Drawing on our bulk flow expertise, we combine logistics execution with control and oversight from planning and transport to measurements, weighing, checks, and clear reporting. Precisely when flows change status or cross-border regulations impose extra requirements, we simplify complexity. This way, we help our customers achieve circularity not as a story, but as a reliable operation.

    Peterson Supply Chain Partner

    Cargo types

    Ask us about the possibilities.

    • Granules, asphalt, concrete and glass

    • Scrap and ferrous metal

    • Bottom ash

    Your trusted partner across the entire supply chain

    From planning, transport, distribution and storage to inspections, certifications, lab analyses and sustainability advice. All supply chain challenges are in good hands with us.

    Peterson is more than logistics.

    Peterson Supply chain partner

    Supply chain solutions

    Peterson advances the supply chain. Smart, sustainable and futureproof.
    Where in the supply chain can we help?

    Planning & coordination

    Planning & coordination

    Integrated logistics planning - 4PL

    Integrated logistics planning – 4PL

    Port & terminal

    Port & terminal

    Ships agency

    Ships agency

    Stevedoring & transshipment

    Stevedoring & transshipment

    Storage & inventory

    Storage & inventory

    Floating storage

    Floating storage

    Warehousing & storage

    Warehousing & storage

    Transport & distribution

    Transport & distribution

    Inland shipping

    Inland shipping

    Railway transportation

    Railway transportation

    Road transportation

    Road transportation

    Lab analyses, inspections & certifications

    Lab analyses, inspections & certifications

    Inspections & monitoring

    Inspections & monitoring

    Peterson Nederland
    Our deep experience in traditional bulk commodities is our greatest asset in the recycling market. As waste is increasingly treated like any other raw material, we apply our proven logistics knowledge to ensure its efficient handling and transport.
    Marcel de Boer – Peterson

    Ask us anything

    Frequently asked questions in the waste and recycling industry.

    Yes. We provide a full range of services including quality control, laboratory services for material certification, floating storage, cargo monitoring, and consultancy to optimise your material logistics.

    We handle a wide variety of materials including granulate products, asphalt, concrete, glass, plastics, household waste, and slags. We do not handle certain niche materials like heavily contaminated soil that requires special protective equipment for personnel.

    We contribute by providing the practical logistics expertise that supports our clients’ sustainability initiatives. We view environmental challenges as logistics problems to be solved, which enables companies focused on sustainability to execute their plans efficiently and reliably.

    Your trusted supply chain partner

    We are Peterson

    Established in Rotterdam in 1920 as ‘graanfactor’ focused on quality and logistics for grain and feed.

    Today, Peterson has evolved into a global logistics and supply chain partner, active in many industries.

    Still family-owned, we deliver expertise and future-ready solutions that keep local and global industries moving.

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    105
    +
    Years of experience
    80
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    Countries of operation
    6000
    +
    Number of employees

    Ready to strengthen your waste & recycling supply chain?

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