UNIJA NOVA

Responsible management of waste, written-off goods and Category 3 materials

We are specialized and authorized for collection and transportation services, storage, processing and recovery of non-hazardous waste and goods unsuitable for consumption or processing.


Briefly about us

Unija Nova has, since 1961, been trying to raise awareness of our citizens and bring them closer to European habits and way of thinking. The everyday development of society and technology inevitably leads to an increasing burden on the environment with various wastes. Therefore, recycling is imposed as an imperative for the sustainability of overall development, progress and coexistence with the environment.
Unija Nova works throughout Croatia, offering complete solutions for waste management and write-offs of goods. Waste packaging made of glass, PET, Al/Fe, paper, all other types of glass, unconsumed food, expired goods and everything else that has no use and benefit for you is handed over to the competent employees of Unija Nova and they will take care of the new life of your old things, and everything in accordance with international standards ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
We have many years of experience in waste management, and we are:

  • the company with the widest collection network of all types of non-hazardous waste and goods unsuitable for further use (including goods of animal origin)
  • owners of the largest and most modern specialized vehicle fleet for all types of waste and write-offs
  • owners of our own plants for the processing of all types of waste glass
  • authorized national recycler of waste glass
  • authorized national collector and transporter of packaging waste (glass, PET, Al/Fe)
  • authorized centre for packaging waste management (PET, Al/Fe)

Unija Nova has been taking care of nature for more than 60 years, and from its beginnings until today, it has been spreading awareness on the importance of recycling and has been contributing to the cleanliness of our environment.

We specialize in services of collection, transportation, storage, processing and recovery of non-hazardous waste, as well as in services of unpacking and disposal of goods unsuitable for further consumption and sale.

Our vision is to be the first choice in the Republic of Croatia when it comes to safe, high-quality, efficient and responsible waste management and product descriptions.

Our mission is the sustainable management of materials unsuitable for consumption and the establishment of their reuse or recycling in order to minimize the burden on the environment.

Our goal is to provide our clients with a competent and high-quality team of employees through adequate training and specialization, and we will insist on the continuous development of employees and the company as a whole.

Goal and values

More than 60 years at the service of nature

The reliable, competent and fair team of Unija Nova is at your disposal for all services of waste management, return logistics and Category 3 materials. Contact us with confidence and we will solve all your problems with waste, goods and materials that you no longer need.

Unija Nova throughout history

Smart, sustainable, inclusive growth over the years.

1961.

We started out bravely, boldly and decisively!

Unija Staklo, the first company for the collection of waste glass and processing of broken glass, was founded. On the territory of the former Yugoslavia, only waste glass from industry was collected. We started out bravely, boldly and decisively with the goal of preserving nature and the environment in which we live.
1985.

The first containers for waste separation.

In Zagreb, the first containers for the separate collection of glass on public areas intended for citizens were installed.
1991.

New visual identity.

Change of name to Unija Nova, new visual identity of the company and orientation towards disposal of all types of non-hazardous waste.
1995.

Unija Nova disposes of non-hazardous waste according to the rules.

Modernization of the vehicle fleet with specialized vehicles and the expansion of the collection network throughout the Republic of Croatia.
2002.

Glass, PET, MET, are the whole world to us!

Construction of a new plant with a greater capacity adapted for the preprocessing of several types of packaging waste (glass, PET, MET), as well as all types of waste glass (flat-windowed, auto glass, safety, wire glass, hospital glass, laboratory, etc.).
2004.

Certified quality

Application of the quality control system according to the ISO 9001 standard and the environment according to the ISO 14001 standard, and from 2018, the operational health and occupational safety management system according to the ISO 45001 standard.
2007.

People are our strength!

The amount of recovered glass has quadrupled in the past five years. Collection capacities increased five times. The number of employees increased fourfold. Expanded business to collection, transportation, storage, processing and recovery of other types of non-hazardous waste and transportation of all types of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
2010.

Slavonija, Čepin, Beketinci! Thank you!

Successful opening of a business centre for Slavonija in Beketinci, Čepin municipality. The expansion of operations, engagement of capacity and employment of resources in Slavonija enabled sustainable growth in the east of the country.
2011.

We move forward with knowledge and persistence!

The establishment of return logistics, a new division in business – disposal of written-off goods, materials unsuitable for consumption and processing and materials of Category 3. Unwanted goods that previously ended up on landfills now find new utility and use and are used for the production of heat and electricity.
2012.

People, machines and equipment ensure a successful way forward!

Expanded existing capacities in waste management facilities – a total of 68.000 m² of area with associated facilities, machines and equipment, all with own funds and with the application of inclusive business growth.
2013.

We learn, expand and grow!

The opening of logistics centres in Zagreb, Osijek, Poreč, Šibenik and Dugopolje contributes to a better use of resources and less burden on the environment.
2015.

We love nature and take care of biowaste!

Opening a plant for receiving and processing biowaste in Sesvetski Kraljevec. Capital renewal of technique, technology and modernization in all business segments.
2016.

Partners are our friends and associates in environmental protection!

Building the first urban biogas plant, installed power 1MW/h, in cooperation with partners in Sesvetski Kraljevec.
2017.

We feel at home in the economic zone Dicmo!

Opening of a new logistics and collection centre and a waste management centre for central Dalmatia in Dicmo. We continue to foster local employment and the engagement of resources for a greener and more competitive business.
2019. - 2020.

We would not have made it without you. Thank you for being a part of our beautiful long-term story!

Building of a new mixed waste sorting plant in Sesvetski Kraljevec with the necessary equipment and machines. Acquisition of a new location of 30,000 m² in Zaprešić for the development of new technologies in waste management, based on new knowledge and innovations.
2023. -

Many beautiful stories are ahead of us!

Continue being a part of our beautiful story, many more good news are to come!

Certified quality in the service of the environment

Quality confirmed through various certificates, awards and prizes. See for yourself.

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