Interzero’s proven waste management services – ready-made solutions for the automotive industry

Our gThe proposed operational package provides for the transfer of all responsibilities relating to coordination waste collection to Interzero experts. Once we have started working together, we agree with the client on their preferred waste collection model (a fixed schedule, on-demand collections, or a combination of (both of these models) and your preferred methods of contacting your account manager at Interzero, which organises and oversees the acceptance process. We also usually recommend implementing the Interzero Waste Management Platform, which minimises both the number and the time required for tasks carried out by the client’s staff – allows you to plan a collection schedule and book collections with a single click (also in the optional Interzero mobile app OneApp (Poland) and automatically generates a waste transfer note. The role of the client’s waste management staff ends upon placing an order or…larranging for the collection and subsequent handover of the waste to our driver. For the coordination of all other activities, please contact recyclers Interzero is responsible for providing the waste documentation. 

Yes. We provide a comprehensive waste management service for all types of waste from the sector automotive: post-production and process waste, defective batches of products, waste second-hand items (e.g. used parts, tyres, batteries and rechargeable batteries, used oil) and hazardous waste, the transport of which is governed by the ADR regulations and the obligation to register with SENT. 

This requires an in-depth knowledge of the commodities market and the potential for processing and reusing post-production waste. The entire Interzero team of experts is involved in developing new waste management processes: from environmental advisers to account managers and regulatory experts, after specialists in the field of recycling and waste management. Account managers identify the needs and challenges of companies across various sectors on an ongoing basis, and then discuss them with a wider group of experts. This enables us to connect the waste producer with the recipient of the raw material, creating synergy and bringing benefits to all parties involved. 

Formal regulatory responsibility remains with the business, although one partner may take on the majority of the operational responsibilities relating to waste management, reporting, product responsibilities, audit support and environmental consultancy. This provides the client with a single point of contact and ensures the coordination of environmental processes. 

Environmental costs can be reduced, amongst other things, by choosing more cost-effective and sustainable waste management methods, increasing the recovery of valuable raw materials, optimising the frequency of waste collections, and regularly reviewing waste service charges.

The costs of the Regional Operational Programme (ROP), however, can be reduced primarily by selecting the most advantageous method of fulfilling a producer’s obligations in each market and regularly reviewing the rates offered by local producer responsibility organisations and recyclers. However, carrying out all these activities independently is very difficult – it requires constantly monitoring the market for environmental services and recyclable materials across many countries. The language barrier is also a significant factor, as it often prevents contact with local authorities and considerably complicates environmental reporting and compliance monitoring.

For companies operating in multiple countries, centralising EPR management can deliver additional financial and operational savings – it allows them to capitalise on the scale of their operations, reduce administrative costs and avoid having to maintain separate processes for each market. Interzero comprehensively takes over the EPR obligations of companies in the automotive sector and fulfils them across all EU markets. In addition, environmental consultants support businesses in implementing projects designed to reduce EPR fees, such as eco-designing packaging and developing reusable packaging.

Our experts help to organise environmental documentation, waste management processes and reporting so that they comply with ISO and OEM requirements, as well as applicable regulations. Thanks to auditable processes and expert support, we minimise the risk of non-compliance during audits carried out by clients and certification bodies.

The scope of liability for the client and Interzero depends primarily on legal regulations and, secondarily, on the provisions of the cooperation agreement. The client retains statutory liability as the waste holder or the entity placing the waste on the market, whilst Interzero supports them in fulfilling their obligations and minimising the risk of errors. Under the terms of the contract, the business may entrust Interzero with a range of activities relating to BDO services, such as registration, the preparation of waste documentation (KPO, KEO) and the reporting of waste weights and quantities.

The implementation is planned in such a way as to ensure continuity in data collection, documentation and the fulfilment of environmental obligations. The handover process involves an analysis of the current operating model, an implementation schedule and minimising the involvement of the client’s team.