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Bottle Bill & Container Deposit Program Software for Operators

End-to-End Digital Solutions for Container Deposit System Compliance

Accurate and easy

data traceability

Engagement

of all system stakeholders

Transparency

and fraud prevention

Tools for end-to-end automation of container deposit system requirements

The digital backbone for circular economy compliance

In an era where bottle bill and container deposit programs are becoming essential drivers of sustainability, governments and producers are under increasing pressure to deliver reliable, transparent, and fully traceable waste management processes.

Sensoneo offers bottle bill & container deposit program software trusted in 9 countries, which automates tracking and compliance end-to-end, from collection and processing to reporting and stakeholder engagement—turning IT systems into a competitive advantage rather than a burden.

Problems we solve

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Lack of transparency and traceability

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Manual, fragmented reporting and administrative load

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Poor stakeholder engagement

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Lack of digitization

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Fraud risk

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Difficulty verifying target fulfillment & regulatory compliance

Ideal products

We recommend exploring the following solutions.

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Bottle Bill & Container Deposit IT System

End-to-end, ready-to-integrate software for container deposit systems that aggregates data from all sources and enables seamless integration across all stakeholders in the value chain.
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Take-Back System

A flexible and scalable suite of modules designed to help customers (and their customers and partners) organize and manage their reverse supply chain operations efficiently, with greater control and visibility.
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Bottle Bill Readiness Solution

A market mapping tool that enables more efficient container deposit system implementation. The solution supports data collection and analysis from all participating entities, combined with automated digital contracting.
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Smart DRS

Evolution of how we return bottles and cans. A simpler, more cost-effective, and more secure AI-powered container deposit system with significant benefits for beverage producers, retailers, system operators, and consumers.
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End-to-End IT Solutions for an Efficient Circular Economy

Deposit Return System flow: collection, logistics, processing, reporting, oversight.

End-to-End Bottle Bill & Container Deposit IT System

From a process perspective, Sensoneo’s container deposit system solution covers all critical pillars of implementation and operations: ongoing project management, workshops, configuration, customization, data migration, training, testing, go-live, and service desk support.

Sensoneo’s Bottle Bill software system includes modules for every activity involved in the preparation, operation, and reporting. The modules reflect specific requirements and needs and fully meet the obligations of each stakeholder: Core system, Producer/Importer module, Retailer module, Clearing process, Data integration between collection points (reverse vending machines) and the system, ERP platform, Financial ERP, Accounting, Fixed assets, Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Banking and cash management, Budgeting and forecasting, and Business intelligence (Power BI).

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Take-Back System for Reverse Logistics

TBS is a flexible, scalable solution that goes far beyond simple transaction or pickup request processing. It provides complete control and visibility over reverse supply chain operations, combining stock and warehouse management, order and transport management, and fully configurable features such as tariffs, zones, and integrations. With built-in Track & Trace, a control tower view of every item’s lifecycle, and seamless integration with partner systems (API, portal, email), TBS delivers core supply chain management capabilities, full transparency, and an end-to-end experience for all stakeholders.

Selected customer references

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Romania’s Container Deposit Success Driven by Sensoneo’s IT System

Romania
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Poland’s Licensed Container Deposit Operator Uses Sensoneo’s IT System

Poland
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Malta Leads the Mediterranean in Container Deposit Success

Malta
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Ireland’s Container Deposit Success Sets a Regional Example

Ireland
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Portugal Sets an Example with Its 2026 Container Deposit Program

Portugal
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Sensoneo Provides IT Solution for Austria’s Container Deposit System

Austria
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Slovakia Launched Its Container Deposit Program in Just 10 Months

Slovakia
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Implementation of the IT System for Hungary’s Container Deposit Program

Hungary
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School District Optimizes Waste Collection in Ohio

United States
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Data-Driven Waste Collection for U.S. Housing Agency

United States
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Proven performance of bin sensors during harsh Canadian winters

Canada

Just-in-time pickups of street bins in parks and tot lots around Chicago

Singapore city

Sensoneo’s IT Powers Singapore’s Container Deposit Program

Singapore
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One of the Largest Smart Waste Deployments in Buenos Aires

Argetina
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Positive impact on daily lives of tens of thousands of passengers

United States
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support schemes and circular economy in 9 countries worldwide, with our software daily impacting the lives of more than 105 million people. Billions of returned PET bottles and aluminum cans actively contribute to cleaner rivers, forests, and nature.

Sensoneo is a global provider of innovative technology solutions that support the digital transformation of waste management to achieve efficiency, transparency, and sustainability and facilitate the transition to the circular economy. With a team of more than 150 professionals and an active presence across Europe, the United States, the MENA region, and South -East Asia, Sensoneo supports waste professionals, Bottle Bill & container deposit program operators, and Producer Responsibility Organisations in managing waste more efficiently.

Over the years, Sensoneo has been expanding and perfecting its portfolio, which now ranges from waste monitoring and logistics optimization to end-to-end take-back systems, IT solutions for Producer Responsibility Organizations, and comprehensive IT systems running nationwide Container Deposit Programs. Sensoneo has successfully implemented and operated IT systems for Bottle Bills in nine countries, achieving recycling performance exceeding 90%. Sensoneo’s deployment of smart sensors contributes to the largest smart waste installation worldwide, encompassing an impressive 11,100 sensors in Madrid.