Cigarette Butt Recycling and Collection in Zurich

Turnkey integrated service for headquarters, banks and office buildings in Zurich. Ashtrays Made in France, regional logistics network, full traceability included.

  • Turnkey integrated service in Zurich and across Canton of Zurich
  • Local logistics network — coverage Zurich, Winterthur, Zug, Schaffhausen
  • Quarterly waste transfer note for your CSR and regulatory audits

More than 700 sites equipped across continental Europe — they trust us

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Decathlon
Mondial Relay
Clef Verte
SPIE Batignolles
Easy to Change ashtray installed on site in Zurich

Our cigarette butt collection and recycling service in Zurich

Zurich concentrates the highest density of headquarters in Switzerland: banks (UBS, Zürcher Kantonalbank), insurance companies (Zurich, Swiss Re, Swiss Life) and industrial groups (ABB, Sulzer). For HR, facilities management and sustainability directors, managing cigarette butts is a structured topic: between cantonal smoking regulations, CSRD reporting requirements (for multinational corporations) and the Zurich fines schedule (CHF 80-120 per offence). Easy to Change works with a network of local logistics partners across German-speaking Switzerland.

700+ equipped sites in Europe
24h quote response time
Made in EU manufactured in France

An integrated service, so you can focus on what matters

Our teams handle the audit, installation, collection rounds and reporting. You get a single point of contact, across continental Europe, with no complex administrative overhead on your side.

Turnkey service

Installation, collection, reporting, waste transfer note: everything is included in the service.

Made in Picardie

Ashtrays manufactured in France, rooted in Picardie (Somme). Certified fire-safe hood, lifetime warranty.

Quarterly waste transfer note included

Document for your Ecovadis, ISO 14001 and CSRD audits.

European compliance

Compatible with the EU SUP Directive (2019/904), CSRD (EU 2022/2464) and national waste management frameworks across the EU, with no administrative burden on your side.

Our specific expertise for Zurich and Canton of Zurich

Every territory has its economic and logistical specificities. Here is how we adapt our service to your local context.

Banking and insurance headquarters at Paradeplatz

For headquarters at Paradeplatz and in central Zurich (UBS, Zürcher Kantonalbank), structured cigarette butt management is fully part of voluntary sustainability strategies and ISO 14001 certification. Easy Premium ashtrays with adapted collection frequencies.

Tertiary sector and research sites at the higher education district

For ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich and the higher education district, our Easy Eco range combines modern aesthetics and reduced environmental impact — steel from renewable sources, durable coating.

Industrial sites in Oerlikon and Schlieren

Industrial sites in Oerlikon, Schlieren and Zurich North (ABB, Sulzer, Maag) require fire-retardant ashtrays with high capacity, compatible with Swiss workplace safety regulations and cantonal cleanliness ordinances.

Easy to Change ashtray installed in front of an office building
Office site installation
The user gesture on an Easy to Change ashtray
The right gesture, on site
Anthracite ashtray at a building entrance
Premium building entrance
Easy to Change awareness posters
Awareness posters
How much does it cost in Zurich?

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The price depends on the number of sites, the collection frequency and the plan chosen. Tell us your context in Zurich and we send you a tailored pricing grid within 24 business hours.

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  • Pricing valid for 30 days
  • Comparable with your current provider
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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions on our service in Zurich

Does Easy to Change serve all of Zurich and German-speaking Switzerland?
Yes. We serve clients across Zurich (City, Oerlikon, Schlieren, higher education district) and the wider German-speaking Switzerland (Winterthur, Zug, Schaffhausen). For multi-site clients across Switzerland, we adapt the logistics planning.
What is the fine for cigarette butt littering in the Canton of Zurich?
The Canton of Zurich sanctions littering — including cigarette butts — with a fine of CHF 80 to 120 under the cantonal police regulation. In certain protected zones (lakeshore, nature reserves), the fine can rise to CHF 300.
What is the difference between material recycling and energy recovery?
Material recycling separates the components and transforms the acetate filter into reusable plastic granulate (street furniture, insulation). Energy recovery burns the cigarette butt in cement plants as fuel. Detailed comparison →
What are the legal obligations on cigarette butts?
The EU SUP Directive 2019/904 mandates Extended Producer Responsibility for tobacco products across all EU Member States, including France (AGEC law, article L. 541-10-1), and equivalent national transpositions in Germany (EWKFondsG), the Netherlands and Belgium. Details of obligations →

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Turnkey integrated service, across Canton of Zurich. Free audit, quote within 24h, no commitment.