Collection of non-hazardous waste (PKD 38.11.Z)
This subclass includes:
- collection of non-hazardous solid waste (that is refuse) in local areas (for example collection of waste from households and businesses) from waste bins, wheelie bins and containers that may contain various recoverable materials,
- collection of recyclable waste (even sorted),
- collection of non-hazardous waste of animal or vegetable origin,
- collection of used edible oils and fats,
- collection of waste in public places,
- collection of horticultural waste,
- collection of waste from construction or demolition,
- collection and removal of rubble,
- collection of waste generated by production in industrial plants. This subclass also includes transport if it is an integral part of the collection of non-hazardous waste.
This subclass excludes:
- wastewater disposal, classified in the relevant subclasses of division 37,
- collection of hazardous waste, classified in 38.12.Z,
- sorting, separating and processing of waste associated with recovery, classified in the relevant subclasses of group 38.2,
- recovery related to waste, classified in the relevant subclasses of group 38.2,
- treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste, classified in 38.32.Z.
Industry statistics (2025)
Number of companies
Companies
28,944
Companies (primary PKD)
3,370
Companies with financials
1,210
Business turnover
Legal structure
Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
- Sp. z o.o.56.3%1,897
- JDG35.0%1,178
- Sp. k.2.8%95
- Sp. j.2.3%77
- S.A.1.6%53
- Cooperative0.9%30
- Foundation0.5%17
- P.S.A.0.2%7
- Association0.1%4
- Other0.1%4
Financial results
The calculation excludes new companies that pull financial results down. Only firms with a filing in the previous year are included, so market trends are easier to read.
Median revenue
Ranking
Median revenue compared with other PKD codes.
Top companies by revenue
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 339.28m | USD 57.50m | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 329.94m | USD 16.59m | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 221.93m | USD 11.84m | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 191.77m | USD 5.09m | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 162.69m | USD 380.84k | |
| 6 | S.A. | USD 160.68m | USD 7.83m | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 151.70m | USD 8.82m | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 103.67m | USD 26.47m | |
| 9 | S.A. | USD 100.00m | USD 6.04m | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. + limited partnership | USD 89.91m | USD 191.91k |
Fastest-growing companies
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Y/Y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. z o.o. | USD 29.03m | +775.7% y/y | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 14.39m | +455.0% y/y | |
| 3 | S.A. | USD 11.73m | +405.2% y/y | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 7.99m | +287.4% y/y | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 63.29m | +118.8% y/y | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 5.97m | +85.1% y/y | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 12.29m | +81.0% y/y | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 7.60m | +78.0% y/y | |
| 9 | S.A. | USD 30.30m | +75.5% y/y | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 2.92m | +74.5% y/y |
Stock market
1 company from this industry is listed.
| Company | Ticker | Market | Price | Change | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTS | NewConnect | PLN 4.16 | -1.89% | USD 5.20m |
Related PKD codes in division 38
FAQ
The primary industry for 3,370 companies is collection of non-hazardous waste. 1,210 entities have filed financial statements.
So far in 2026, 105 new companies with PKD 38.11.Z have been registered. In all of 2025, there were 172 such companies.
So far in 2026, 25 companies with PKD 38.11.Z have been deregistered. In all of 2025, there were 54 such companies.
In 2025, the median revenue for PKD 38.11.Z was USD 1.63m and the mean revenue was USD 7.85m, based on 895 financial statements. Averages and medians include only companies that file financial statements, excluding sole proprietorships.
Yes, in 2025, the median net profit was USD 48.34k, down from 2024 (USD 50.03k). Among all 674 industries in Poland, PKD 38.11.Z ranks 73rd, putting it in the top 11%.
The most common legal form for PKD 38.11.Z is sp. z o.o., used by 1,897 companies in this industry (56.3% of the total). In second place is a sole proprietorship (1,178 companies, 35.0%), and in third place – sp. k. (95 companies, 2.8%).





