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Container Deposit System IT Implementations 

A comprehensive overview of all our global IT system implementations for container deposit systems.

Container Deposit System IT Implementations 

Austria

Hungary

Ireland

Malta

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Singapore

Slovakia

Over the past decade, Sensoneo has built deep, practical expertise in delivering IT systems for container deposit systems through hands-on involvement in nine national programs across Europe and beyond. Each implementation has introduced distinct regulatory frameworks, operating models, infrastructure constraints, and consumer behaviors, ranging from highly centralized systems to hybrid and decentralized approaches. With every new program supported, Sensoneo has continuously expanded its know-how, translating local specifics into a robust, configurable platform capable of supporting a wide range of deposit system models without compromising performance, transparency, or compliance.

This cumulative experience has also shaped Sensoneo as an organization. As container deposit systems have grown in number and complexity, the company has rapidly adapted its internal structure, delivery processes, and support capabilities to match the pace of national rollouts. This flexible, modular approach enables Sensoneo to provide each program with a fully featured, end-to-end IT solution tailored to local requirements, while maintaining consistent quality, security, and scope across all deployments. The result is a mature DRS IT framework designed not only to support programs at launch, but to evolve with them over time as they transition into long-term, data-driven operations.

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

Romania
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Ireland’s Container Deposit Success Sets a Regional Example

Ireland
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Malta Leads the Mediterranean in Container Deposit Success

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

Poland
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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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Through the integration of innovative technology including robust software, durable hardware, and a data-driven approach, we support the digital transformation of waste management to achieve efficiency, transparency, and sustainability. 

With its team of 160+ professionals, Sensoneo provides complex software and hardware solutions worldwide, with an active presence in Europe, USA, and the MENA region. Sensoneo’s smart waste management solutions have garnered attention from countries, cities, and businesses worldwide, with installations in over 90 countries across five continents.

As the only company worldwide, Sensoneo has successfully implemented and operates IT systems for Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) in 9 countries, achieving recycling performance exceeding 90%. The deployment of smart sensors by Sensoneo is poised to contribute to the largest smart waste installation worldwide, encompassing an impressive 11,100 sensors in Madrid. Additionally, Sensoneo has designed tools to automate factory waste collection, enabling its customers to improve waste diversion rates and data reporting at their locations.

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