The three-year contract, awarded by Regione Campania through Executive Decree no. 698 on August 5, 2024, mandates the removal and recovery of Ecobales from storage sites across the region. The waste is being transported to multiple energy recovery plants, where it will serve as a vital fuel source. To accommodate seasonal variations in demand and scheduled maintenance at energy facilities, the shipments will be distributed across several locations to ensure efficiency and stability.
While most of the volumes from the tender have been allocated, discussions continue to secure additional offtake capacity for further placements. The UK, traditionally an exporter of RDF, could become an import destination in the coming years due to its expanded recovery capacity, which is set to increase by 5 million tonnes between 2025 and 2026.
Operations have already begun, with notifications submitted to the relevant authorities. The Ecobales process involves repackaging the waste into secure rectangular and round bales, tied with plastic or iron wire, and wrapped for safe transport. The waste is being shipped to authorized recovery plants across Europe using sea containers and cargo vessels with capacities ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 tonnes.
Enki and Vibeco, both based in Lombardy, bring extensive experience in waste management and have successfully handled 275,000 tonnes of Ecobales with Geminor over the past four years. The tender process follows strict legal protocols, including oversight by the public prosecutor’s office, while the Transfrontier Shipment (TFS) system guarantees full traceability of all waste exports.
Given past concerns about waste management in the Campania region, the European tender issued by Regione Campania, together with the resulting contracts, ensures strict financial oversight, strong compliance measures, and full transparency and accountability
Since opening its Italian office in 2020, Geminor Italia has been a key player in promoting sustainable waste management across the region, strengthening industry partnerships, and fostering innovation in waste recovery.
“Our collaboration with Enki and Vibeco on the Ecobale tender represents a significant step forward in advancing sustainable waste solutions in Italy,” said Michele Benvenuti, Country Manager Italy at Geminor. “This project highlights the strength of international partnerships and our shared commitment to responsible resource management.”
About Enki and Vibeco
Enki SRL, founded in 1997 and based in Milan, Enki specializes in the treatment, recovery, and disposal of non-hazardous waste. With expertise in designing and operating landfills and waste treatment plants, Enki provides reliable environmental management solutions, ensuring compliance with EU regulations and adopting best practices to meet customer needs while protecting the environment.
See video: Enki - Ecobales process
Vibeco SRL, established in 2007, is a leader in environmental management and remediation. Dedicated to transforming waste into sustainable opportunities, Vibeco excels in the recovery of secondary raw materials, contaminated site remediation, and waste treatment.
See video: Vibeco's Efforts in Waste Packaging, Removal, and Disposal in Terra dei Fuochi
