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Renovation of the factory building underway

2026-03-09

We have launched renovation works on the building of the Vilnius regional waste sorting facility. The project will involve an investment of around EUR 2 million and is expected to be completed by this summer.

Renovation of nearly half of the factory

“We had been waiting for the construction works since last year – this is an important step forward for us. Once the building is renovated, we will be able to move all waste sorting processes indoors. Some of these processes are currently carried out in the factory yard. This will ensure smoother and more efficient operations and allow us to work independently of weather conditions,” says Algirdas Blazgys, CEO of Energesman.

The renovated section of the factory covers almost 10,000 square meters. In this part of the building, supporting structures as well as wall and roof coverings will be replaced. The total area of the factory is 21,000 square meters, meaning the renovation will cover slightly less than half of the facility.

The renovation works are financed by Energesman, with the company investing approximately EUR 2 million.

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Materials manufactured in Lithuania

Most of the materials used in the renovation are produced by Lithuanian companies under special orders. The manufacturing of the structures began last autumn, once construction experts had completed their assessment of how many and which structures would need to be replaced.

Currently, 43 new reinforced concrete columns are being installed at the factory. Metal beams that will support the roof and walls will later be attached to these columns.

Each column is 12.9 meters high, with a diameter of 0.5 meters, and weighs 8 tonnes. Together, the columns weigh a total of 344 tonnes.

An additional 107 tonnes of metal beams have also already been delivered to the factory site.

The columns were supplied by the Kaunas-based company Kauno perdanga, while the metal beams were delivered by the metal processing company Litvija, located in Mažeikiai. Roof and wall cladding is being manufactured by several factories in neighbouring Poland.

Cold weather delayed the start of works

Renovation works at the factory were initially planned to begin in December last year, but were postponed until the end of February due to weather conditions.

“The columns were delivered before Christmas, but cold weather set in and we had to wait for more favourable conditions, as technically the columns could only be installed at temperatures no lower than -5°C,” explains Eugenijus Misiūra, CEO of the construction company Telšių statyba, which is the general contractor for the project.

According to the head of the construction company, the installation of the columns is expected to be completed this week. Metal structures will then be installed, followed by the roof covering and, later, the walls.

“Our biggest challenge is that the work is taking place in an operating factory, where waste is constantly being delivered and sorted. This requires more coordination between the teams,” he adds.

Largest waste sorting facility in Lithuania

The Vilnius MBA facility operated by Energesman sorts around 210,000 tonnes of mixed municipal and food waste each year – about one third of all such waste generated in Lithuania.

Mixed municipal waste delivered to the Vilnius MBA plant comes from across the Vilnius County, which includes eight municipalities: Vilnius, Vilnius District Municipality, Trakai District Municipality, Elektrėnai Municipality, Ukmergė District Municipality, Švenčionys District Municipality, Šalčininkai District Municipality and Širvintos District Municipality.

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Famous vlogger visited the factory

2026-02-25

We invite you to watch an episode of Skirmantas Malinauskas’s vlog about the dozens of fires that broke out at waste-processing facilities in Lithuania last year and the possibility that some of them may have been deliberate acts of arson.

“I am not someone who tends to believe in coincidences when so many of them happen at the same time,” Malinauskas says at the end of the episode.

The vlogger visited our facility together with our company’s CEO, Algirdas Blazgys. During the visit, he acknowledges that it is currently extremely difficult to find conclusive evidence proving that these incidents were deliberate acts of sabotage.

Arson targeting strategic facilities is one of the methods used in hybrid warfare by hostile forces in Lithuania. We can recall the already uncovered arson attack on the IKEA Vilnius store, burning shipments handled by DHL, and attempts to set fire to the factory of TVC Solutions in Siauliai, which produces equipment for Ukraine.

There are many questions about the causes and the course of the fire:

❓ Why did the fire start when the waste had not been moved for about 20 hours? If the fire had been caused by a damaged lithium-ion battery, it would have ignited immediately after the damage occurred.

❓ Why did the fire start on the only day of the week – and in the early morning hours – when there were no employees at the facility?

❓ Why did at least 17 waste fires occur within two months, when there had been none before or after that period?

❓ High air temperatures also cannot explain the fires, as the temperature inside waste piles remains stable both in winter and summer. Last summer was not hot – on the contrary, it was cool and rainy.

We invite you to watch the episode and decide for yourself whether these questions also arise for you – the vlog is in Lithuanian. The discussion about the fires begins at 30:50. You can find the video here. 

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Columns delivered – preparing for construction

2026-01-30

We are ready to begin the reconstruction of the factory building – all 43 columns and installation materials have been delivered. We are now waiting for temperatures to rise to a level suitable for construction work.

“Winter has slightly delayed the start of our work, as technologically the columns can only be installed at temperatures no lower than -5°C. The columns were delivered before Christmas, but a cold spell began right away, so we’ve had to wait for more favourable weather. Still, we expect the cold to end soon and to get started,” says Algirdas Blazgys, CEO of our company.

Construction experts have assessed that 43 columns need to be replaced. Over the summer and autumn, the old columns were dismantled and the foundations prepared for the installation of new ones.

We want to thank Kauno Perdanga for manufacturing and delivering the reinforced concrete columns on time.

Once the columns are replaced, we will proceed with installing the roof and walls, which are already in production. After that, the installation of new equipment will follow.

The factory is set for a full-scale upgrade this year, ensuring that waste in the Vilnius region is handled using modern, innovative solutions.

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Joyful holidays and innovative New Year 2026!

2025-12-23

As we overcome challenges, we discover new opportunities and real value.

Thank you for being with us this year – together, we can create a more sustainable, resilient, and innovative world.

This year’s challenges have helped us grow – the walls of our new modern factory are already rising. Even the flies we rear have shown resilience, which is why Musca domestica symbolically features on our holiday card.

We wish you a joyful Christmas, and may 2026 bring fresh ideas, bold decisions, and even more meaningful innovations.

Best wishes from the Energesman team!

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Aren’t we fooling ourselves by blaming batteries for fires?

2025-12-09

As suddenly as they began, they ended. For several months now, there have been no fires at waste management facilities. Yet in spring and summer, waste sites were going up in flames several times a week. Have residents stopped throwing away lithium batteries? No – we still find them among waste every day.

“I believe that at the time we were experiencing yet another hybrid attack, but the question is whether we dare to admit this to ourselves,” says Algirdas Blazgys, CEO of our company, in an opinion article published on the news portal Delfi.

This year alone, at least twenty-three fires broke out at waste sorting and recycling facilities. Almost all of them occurred within just a few months, between late April and June. This had never happened before.

We often hear that lithium-ion batteries caused these fires. Yes, some fires are indeed caused by overheating or damaged batteries.

But certainly not all of them. We still find batteries among waste every day, yet the fires have stopped. Apartment fires caused by scooter batteries have not increased this year either – if batteries were the cause, they would be burning everywhere, not only at waste collection sites.

Throwing an explosive mixture or device into a waste container is an extremely easy task for hostile forces. Calculating exactly when it should ignite or explode is somewhat more complicated. That is precisely why we saw not only factories burning, but also garbage trucks and waste containers.

Identifying the person who disposed of such a device is practically impossible.

We must dare to admit to ourselves that in spring and summer, we experienced yet another hybrid attack. By failing to name our enemies and the real threats we face, we make ourselves even more vulnerable.

It is only a matter of time before the next attack occurs – the only question is where and when.

We invite you to read the full opinion article on the portal.

 

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Partnership with Kaunas University of Applied Sciences

2025-11-03

We are pleased to establish a productive partnership with Kaunas University of Applied Sciences (Kauno kolegija). Since early September, three student groups have been conducting analyses, surveys, and applying various methodologies to provide insights on enhancing our corporate image.

“Transparency and an innovative approach to waste management are central to our operations. We continuously seek new ways to recycle waste that generate greater added value. Likewise, we embrace innovation in communications and marketing – this is the mindset that guides all our activities,” says Algirdas Blazgys, CEO of our company.

We want to thank the students for their valuable contributions, as well as lecturers Ligita Zailskaitė, Ieva Kniukštienė, and Jūratė Maščinskienė, and the leadership of the Faculty of Business for providing the opportunity to present our challenge for student research.

It was encouraging to see that many surveyed residents in the Vilnius region are familiar with our brand, with a significant number already associating it with innovation in waste management.

We also received a recommendation to strengthen our social media presence. We welcome your feedback – what topics would you like to see covered in our updates? 

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Building a stronger, more efficient waste system

2025-10-01

This spring, when operations at our managed plant were temporarily suspended, waste flows were redistributed. This gave us a real-life test of our waste system’s crisis resilience and revealed what needs to be strengthened.

“It’s clear that right now we have a unique opportunity to create new, modern MBT facilities that would ensure more efficient sorting – it would be a shame not to use this opportunity. State support is crucial, as it will create value for the entire waste management system,” said Algirdas Blazgys, our company’s CEO, at the 22nd Druskininkai Forum “Waste Management 2025”.

It is also important to prepare for future crises – it’s only a matter of time before they happen again. To be ready, we need:

  • A national emergency MBT capacity reserve equipped with modular lines, screens, presses, and other mobile units.
  • Pre-agreed interregional arrangements for alternative (“detour”) routes and gate fees in case of stress situations.

Data from this spring and summer show that if we are not prepared, we will again face situations where:

  • Only partially sorted waste is sent for incineration – out of 10,310 tons received, 9,310 tons were burned.
  • Industrial SRF demand cannot be met – this summer, production was reduced tenfold.
  • A portion of waste remains untreated – around 18,500 tons were landfilled, left at waste operators’ sites, or otherwise unmanaged.

Thank you for the discussions – it was a pleasure to meet and talk about current market issues. Only through dialogue can we find the solutions our waste management system urgently needs.

Photos from the forum.

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Stationary sorting line repaired and restarted

2025-09-04

We have repaired and restarted one of the three stationary sorting lines inside the factory. This enables us to process mixed household waste more quickly. We also resumed the production of the SRF product, which is once again being delivered to the cement factory in Akmene.

Additionally, we have doubled the amount of waste supplied to the Vilnius Combined Heat and Power Plant, from an average of 300 to 700 tons per day.

Line inside the factory

“We have taken a major step forward – we repaired and relaunched our shredder and stationary sorting line. With this line, we already sort about one-third of the mixed waste, separating plastics, metal, glass, electronics, tires, and other waste. This has accelerated our work and normalized waste flows within the factory,” says Algirdas Blazgys, Director of Energesman.

Until now, waste had been sorted with two mobile sorting lines, and this work was carried out in the factory yard. Space there was limited, since the yard also had to be used for unloading incoming waste and storing sorted fractions.

“The big advantage of the stationary line is that it is located inside the factory – this expands the area where we can work,” Blazgys adds.

The repaired stationary sorting line and shredder had suffered relatively little damage. Company specialists replaced motors, rotary drum parts, conveyor belts, and gearboxes. A shelter for employees was built, lighting was installed, testing work was completed, and the line was launched for continuous operation.

From the waste sorted and shredded on this line, we mainly produce SRF, which is transported to the Akmene cement plant. After the technological process, the waste becomes part of cement and is further used in construction.

Last year, we produced more than 18,000 tons of this product – the largest volume among waste sorting companies in Lithuania.

Increased supply for incineration

Together with UAB VAATC and regional municipalities, an agreement was reached with the Vilnius Combined Heat and Power Plant to increase the amount of waste supplied for incineration from an average of 300 to 700 tons per day.

Energesman has a contract with the Vilnius Combined Heat and Power Plant to deliver 125,000 tons of sorted waste per year for incineration. However, the plant wants to receive most of this flow during the winter heating season, while in summer, the amount accepted is significantly reduced.

“The amount of waste generated by residents does not decrease in summer – people produce household waste all year round. Our area for storing waste until the power plant accepts it is currently limited, so it is important for us that the CHP plant does not reduce the volume of waste it receives from us,” says Blazgys.

Preparing for reconstruction

The stationary waste sorting line could only be repaired after all inspections had been completed and damaged building structures in that part of the factory had been dismantled.

An assessment of the damage to the factory has already been carried out. Company specialists, together with experts in construction, equipment, and other fields, calculated that the damage to sorting equipment amounts to about EUR 2 million, and about EUR 1 million to building structures.

Demolition work is still ongoing in unused parts of the factory. Once it is completed, reconstruction will begin. First, the factory building will be renovated – part of the roof, wall cladding, and supporting structures will be replaced. After that, new sorting equipment will be installed.

“We aim to restore modern and up-to-date equipment and further improve sorting efficiency so that we can create as much value as possible from waste. At the moment, we are visiting equipment manufacturers and other waste processors – we are learning from their experience with robotic solutions and intend to apply this knowledge in our factory,” Blazgys explains.

Recovering more than other regions

Last year, 219,000 tons of mixed and food waste were sorted at the Vilnius MBT plant operated by Energesman.

From this amount, the following materials were recovered and sent for recycling:

  • 2,433 tons of plastic
  • 3,142 tons of glass
  • 2,168 tons of metals
  • 1,568 tons of paper

“We are the leaders among other regions in terms of the amount of secondary raw materials recovered – and we believe that after rebuilding a more advanced plant, we will be able to improve these figures even further,” says Blazgys.

We had already developed and implemented a technological process to extract almost all the glass from waste, which was then used to produce bricks and blocks for house construction.

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Saving each household EUR 73 per year – a total of 23.6 million

2025-09-02

Every year, our efficient work helps households in the Vilnius region save money. By comparing the costs of our plant with other regional mixed waste sorting centres (MBA), we see a clear result: we save the region EUR 23.6 million annually – that’s about EUR 73.4 for every household.

How do we achieve these savings?

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Gate fee

For a ton of mixed municipal waste we accept, we are paid the lowest price in all of Lithuania: we receive EUR 51.56 (plus VAT), compared to EUR 106 in Kaunas and EUR 104 in Klaipeda.

Saving EUR 10.6 million

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Pollution fee for waste disposal in a landfill

We make maximum use of waste, so we send little of it to the landfill. Last year, we sent only 19.4% of waste (unsuitable and technical compost) to the landfill, while this indicator exceeds 50% in Lithuania as a whole.

Saving EUR 5.5 million

3

Incineration cost

For a ton of waste delivered for incineration, we have negotiated a lower rate with Vilnius Cogeneration Plant than that set by the State Energy Regulatory Council (VERT). We pay EUR 32.5 instead of EUR 48.8 per ton of waste.

Saving EUR 2.0 million

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Food and kitchen waste management

We process residents’ food and kitchen waste free of charge using an innovative larvae technology installed at our own expense. In other regions, the process of this waste costs EUR 80 per ton.

Saving EUR 1.0 million

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Food and kitchen waste transport

Since food and kitchen waste is delivered in orange bags together with mixed waste – no separate collection or transport is required.

Saving EUR 4.5 million

 

 

Total annual savings:

EUR 23.6 million

When we divide the saved amount by the 322,118 households in the Vilnius region, it equals EUR 73.4 saved per each household every year.

Without our efficient solutions, residents’ waste management bills would be that much higher.

We work to turn waste into value – and ensure every resident in the region feels the benefit!

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Vapes belong in electronics recycling, not general waste

2025-08-29

Do you know where e-cigarettes should be disposed of? Definitely not in the mixed waste bin!

“A lot of vapes are being thrown away. The damage can be serious, because every e-cigarette has a lithium battery inside – a potential fire hazard,” said Algirdas Blazgys, our company’s CEO, in an interview with LNK News.

We often find batteries, e-cigarettes, and various electronic devices mixed in with waste – and recently, their numbers have increased even more.

Most likely, people are rushing to get rid of them after several fires broke out at waste management facilities. These incidents may have been caused by improperly discarded e-cigarettes or batteries, or by devices misused for sabotage.

So, where should you take e-cigarettes, batteries, and electronics?

  • Return them to the store where you purchased them.
  • Drop them in special electronics collection containers.
  • Bring them to bulky waste collection points.

Check where your nearest collection point is – many are located near large shopping centers or municipal buildings. You can learn more by reading the full article or watching the news report.

Thank you for helping us manage waste responsibly!

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