Wastewater collectors — Industry overview in German-speaking Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 345 active companies in wastewater collection. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 68.3%, with 243 new companies registered, and 103 companies liquidated.
- 243 new companies
- 103 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Wastewater collectors — Geographical breakdown in German-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Wastewater collectors in German-speaking Switzerland.
Wastewater collectors — Industry size in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 243 companies in wastewater collection have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 140 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Wastewater collectors:
Canton of Zurich (81), Canton of Bern (50), and Canton of Aargau (44).
Companies in wastewater collection are the 120th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 243 new companies
- 345 active companies
- ** year to date
Wastewater collectors — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in German-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 36 companies in wastewater collection were incorporated. In that same period, 20 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.9% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
- 36 new companies
- 20 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Wastewater collectors — Size and number of employees in German-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Wastewater collectors in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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79% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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17% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Unknown
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Wastewater collectors — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in German-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 345 companies in wastewater collection, most are active in
Sewerage (345).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
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Companies in wastewater collection in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (41%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (26%) and "Other" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 41% Limited
- 26% Limited Liability Company
- 23% Other
- 11% Sole proprietorship
Wastewater collectors — Latest registrations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in wastewater collection have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8820 Wädenswil
06/08/2026
9306 Freidorf TG
17/07/2026
4665 Oftringen
08/07/2026
5416 Kirchdorf AG
27/05/2026
6170 Schüpfheim
11/05/2026
Wastewater collectors — Latest liquidations in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in wastewater collection have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6182 Escholzmatt
02/07/2026
3664 Burgistein
17/06/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
12/06/2026
Wastewater collectors – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in German-speaking Switzerland
In German-speaking Switzerland, 16 companies in wastewater collection have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
18/08/2026