DOPS Recycling Secures €5 Million to Transform Waste Processing
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 14 October 2025.
DOPS Recycling Technologies raises €5 million to advance its innovative DCI™ technology, aiming to revolutionize waste processing and support sustainable management, with applications in energy and transportation sectors.
Investment Secured for Waste Processing Innovation
On 13 October 2025, DOPS Recycling Technologies, based in Beverwijk, Netherlands, announced securing €5 million in funding to enhance its Direct Carbon Immobilization (DCI™) technology [1][2]. This revolutionary technology aims to convert over 90% of waste that would typically be incinerated or landfilled into valuable raw materials such as syngas and carbon, thereby significantly reducing CO2 emissions [1].
DCI™ Technology: A Leap Towards Sustainability
The DCI™ technology developed by DOPS Recycling Technologies operates by heating complex waste streams in an oxygen-free reactor at 1,000 degrees Celsius. This process breaks down hydrocarbons into their base elements—carbon monoxide and hydrogen—transforming waste into valuable resources without significant CO2 emissions [1]. This innovative approach not only addresses the challenges of waste management but also contributes to the circular economy by producing biobrandstoffen essential for transitioning energy-intensive industries and the transport sector towards carbon neutrality [1].
Strategic Partnerships and Future Prospects
The funding round was made possible through a strategic collaboration with several investors, including Energietransitiefonds Rotterdam, ROM InWest, and Innovatiefonds Noord-Holland [1]. With this investment, DOPS plans to build a modular unit, the M-DCI, to test the entire system, paving the way for a definitive investment decision for their first factory deployment [1]. As the company continues to scale its operations, it positions itself as a critical player in the sustainable management of waste and the reduction of landfill dependency [3].
Broader Implications for the Recycling Industry
DOPS Recycling Technologies’ recent funding success highlights the increasing importance of advanced recycling technologies in addressing environmental sustainability challenges. As the Netherlands burns approximately eight million tons of waste annually, releasing significant CO2 emissions and losing valuable materials, innovations like DCI™ offer a viable alternative to traditional waste management practices [1]. This funding not only marks a pivotal step for DOPS but also signals a broader shift towards sustainable practices within the industry [1][3].