Wastewater collectors — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 459 active companies in wastewater collection. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 66.9%, with 318 new companies registered, and 134 companies liquidated.
- 318 new companies
- 134 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Wastewater collectors — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Wastewater collectors in Switzerland.
Wastewater collectors — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 318 companies in wastewater collection have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 184 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Wastewater collectors:
Canton of Zurich (80), Canton of Bern (50), and Canton of Aargau (43).
Companies in wastewater collection are the 123rd largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 318 new companies
- 459 active companies
- ** year to date
Wastewater collectors — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 43 companies in wastewater collection were incorporated. In that same period, 22 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 4.8% growth in Switzerland.
- 43 new companies
- 22 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Wastewater collectors — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Wastewater collectors in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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80% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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15% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Wastewater collectors — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 459 companies in wastewater collection, most are active in
Sewerage (459).
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 Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (39%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (27%) and "Other" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 39% Limited
- 27% Limited Liability Company
- 23% Other
- 11% Sole proprietorship
Wastewater collectors — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 3 companies in wastewater collection have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
5416 Kirchdorf AG
27/05/2026
6170 Schüpfheim
11/05/2026
4123 Allschwil
22/04/2026
9430 St. Margrethen SG
05/03/2026
Wastewater collectors — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 5 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 Switzerland
In Switzerland, 24 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/07/2026
Change of status
06/07/2026