2024: The most critical year in our company’s 20-year history.
Steering a medium-sized private SWM operator through stormy times.

2024: Najkritickejší rok v 20-ročnej histórii našej spoločnosti.
Riadenie stredne veľkého súkromného operátora na spracovanie tuhého odpadu v búrlivých časoch.

critical medium-sized private SWM operator stormy times

In 2024, ECO BIHOR S.R.L & AVE ROMÂNIA S.R.L. modernized waste management services but faced major challenges due to rising costs, complex legislation, and EPR/SGR dysfunctions. 2025 will bring financial uncertainties.

Dr. Ing. Pásztai Zoltán Attila is the general manager at ECO BIHOR SRL – the County Waste Management Center in Oradea, Bihor County, and is also the director at AVE ROMÂNIA SRL, the company responsible for municipal waste collection in sectors 3, 4, 5, and 6 of Bihor County. Additionally, he is a university professor at the PARTIUM Faculty in Oradea. For Zoltán, ecology is a way of life, and since he was a child, he has been passionate about nature and everything related to its protection, from using an eco-friendly shopping bag to replacing the car with a bicycle. He is involved in all types of activities related to sports, nature, and environmental preservation. Passionate about his job, he has enough energy to lead two companies, teach, be a father of three children, and a husband. Sports help him maintain a balance between his professional and personal life.

Eco Bihor SRL – County Waste Management Center (Centrul de Management Județean al Deșeurilor)

Eco Bihor SRL is the main institution responsible for the coordination and management of waste management activities in Bihor County, Romania. It oversees the implementation of the county’s waste management strategy, ensuring efficient collection, recycling, and disposal of municipal waste. The organization aims to promote sustainable waste management practices and contribute to achieving European Union directives and national goals in waste management and recycling. Eco Bihor works closely with local authorities, waste operators, and citizens to improve waste separation, reduce landfill use, and encourage recycling initiatives. The center also provides guidance and support to communities in adopting effective waste management practices.

AVE România SRL

AVE România SRL is a leading waste management company in Romania, specializing in municipal waste collection and disposal. The company operates in several areas of Bihor County, specifically in sectors 3, 4, 5, and 6, where it is responsible for collecting, sorting, and processing waste. AVE România focuses on providing high-quality services to local communities while promoting environmental sustainability. The company is committed to reducing waste generation, increasing recycling rates, and minimizing the environmental impact of waste management. It uses advanced technologies and efficient systems to optimize operations and meet the legal requirements set by national and European legislation. AVE România also engages in public education and awareness campaigns to encourage citizens to participate in waste reduction and recycling efforts.