Shortly after listing AIM, Helesi acquired Perivallontiki Environmental Services ("PYP"), a leading waste management services company, underlining its intention to enter this up and coming sector. (read or Environmental Services Brochure for more information)
PYP has a strong reputation and currently serves a variety of long term contracts to collect, transport and dispose of waste for municipalities in Greece and Cyprus including:
Municipality of Rethimno, Crete
Municipality of Rio, Patra
Municipality of Hersonissos, Crete
Municipality of Vrilissia, Athens
Municipality of Simis
Municipality of Afantou and Ialyssou, Rodos
Municipality of Malia, Crete
Municipalities in Cyprus
Municipalities in Western Macedonia (in collaboration with Diadima S.A.)
The waste management services sector in South Eastern Europe is growing rapidly, with municipalities increasingly putting contracts out to private tenders. Helesi has benefited enormously from this trend, particularly in Greece. With its experience, highly qualified staff and fleet of modern and efficient vehicles and equipment, PYP is a market leader and very well placed to take advantage of the current and future growth in this market.
For example, PYP is one of the most experienced large tender waste management services companies in Europe. During the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, it was contracted to undertake all cleaning and waste management services for the three week long event, where both human health and environmental protection were paramount. The basic goals of PYP during this complex and busy event was to achieve a high level of recycling, control of the different waste streams, high quality cleaning and, above all sustainable waste management.
PYP can offer a wide scope of waste management services including the following sectors:
Waste Collection: We are able to collect non hazardous wastes on nationwide level in Greece and Cyprus and are aiming to expand our services in other countries of SE Europe. Through close cooperation with our clients and in depth analysis of their particular needs, we can operate modern and efficient systems of multiple waste stream collection. Our vehicle fleet and specialised personnel can offer complete solutions for high volumes of household, bulky or trade wastes.
Transfer and Loading: Helesi operates an extensive network of facilities in Greece and Cyprus, which enables us to transfer solid wastes safely and swiftly. Our transfer equipment and tranfer techniques and facilities are fully integrated in existing waste transport and treatment networks. We can also install waste loading and compaction mechanical equipment in any location.
Street and Workspace Cleansing: Our experience in high profile and demanding projects, such as Athens Olympics 2004, and our vehicle fleet are valuable assets ensuring that we offer high quality cleansing services for: Streets and highways, Parks and beaches, Events, such as athletics and conferences, Markets, catering and accommodation facilities, Offices, industrial and commercial establishments.
Process Facilities: Helesi Plc designs, builds and operates together with technology providers and civil engineering contractors several types of integrated facilities including: Landfills, Aerobic/Anaerobic Digestion and composting, Materials Recovery Facilities and Waste Transfer Stations, Recycling Facilities (mainly plastic and tyres)
Other Services: We also offer services such as:
Waste container washing
Water, wastewater transport
Sanitary landfill operations
Compaction, baling and shredding
Leachate monitoring
Facility and equipment maintenance
Finally, PYP holds a number of Quality Certificates and employs quality control systems, which are certified by internationally recognized institutions, as shown below:
Quality Management System Standard ELOT EN ISO 9001:2000
“Provision of non-dangerous solid waste management services (waste collection and transport)” (Certificate No: 381/D/2007)
Environment Management System Standard ELOT EN ISO 14001:2004
“Provision of non-dangerous solid waste management services (waste collection and transport)” (Certificate No: 20P/2007)
Health and Safety Assurance System ELOT 1801 / OHSAS 18001:2004
“Provision of non-dangerous solid waste management services (waste collection and transport)” (Certificate No: 10A/2007)
As a holder of the above certificates, PYP agrees to complete its projects in a thorough and professional manner, adhering to all codes of conduct as laid out by these industry bodies.