LASUA

Latvian Association of Waste Management Companies ”(LASUA) is a public organization founded in April 1996 and operates on the basis of its statutes. The association currently has more than 50 members, which together occupy almost 90% of the total Latvian market. Our members are professional companies engaged in municipal and hazardous waste management, collection, storage, treatment, transshipment, recycling, disposal and industrial waste removal. as well as providing a range of other utilities. 

The mission of LASUA is to represent the economic, social and professional interests of its members by promoting the development of socially responsible waste management companies in Latvia. We actively defend the interests of our members and are the only professional organization that represents the waste management industry in relations with state institutions. 

In order to achieve our goals, we actively work in several professional and work-related organizations.

LASUA is a member of the Latvian Employers' Confederation and also participates in the Latvian Small and Medium Enterprises Crafts Council, the Environmental Advisory Council, the Environmental Protection Fund Advisory Council, as well as the Latvian Green Belt Board. LASUA also has fruitful cooperation with the Latvian Packaging Association and the Union of Local Governments of Latvia, as well as with other organizations related to waste management.