HELLENIC RECOVERY RECYCLING CORPORATION (HERRCO), as Greek law foresees, runs the System of the Blue Bins and the Blue Bells since 2003 as the Recycling System licensed by the Local Authorities.
It was founded by industrial and commercial enterprises in the Greek market, which either place packaged products in the Greek market, or manufacture packaging and up to date number more than 3,700 contracted companies. The Central Union of Municipalities (KEDE) also takes part in HERRCO’s share capital.

The contribution of HERRCO to packaging recycling is significant. It covers 95% of the national target. During 2024 HERRCO, through its Blue Bin operation met its goals and legal obligation of the affiliated companies, by delivering 468 thousand tons vs 305 thousand tons, which had as a target, thus HERRCO covered its goal by 153%.

Since 2003, HERRCO has recycled more than 8,5 million tons and has spent over 400 million euros on investments and operational expenditure for the purpose of its System to respond and attend to the needs of the citizens. The operating Blue Bins placed in the neighborhoods of the country have exceeded the number of 175,000 and the collaborating Municipalities number 314. The collection vehicles that have been delivered to the Municipalities amount to 544. In 2024, the collaborating Municipalities carried out 140,000 collection routes for recyclable materials which ended up at the 32 cooperating Recycling Sorting Centers (KDAY) all over the country.