Sensoneo at IFAT Munich 2026

We are excited to announce that Sensoneo will exhibit at IFAT Munich 2026 at booth 315 in Hall A5, the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies, taking place May 4–7, 2026, in Munich. IFAT as a global platform for innovation and networking brings together industry leaders, municipalities, and environmental experts to explore cutting-edge advancements in waste management, recycling, water treatment, and circular resource efficiency.

A Look at Our Biggest Sensor Deployments

Sensoneo’s solutions are trusted by cities, factories, and waste operators across 90+ countries. Our track record speaks for itself: large-scale, real-world projects that deliver measurable results. Come visit us at IFAT Munich 2026, where we will demonstrate the real working principles and benefits of our solutions, including: Fill-level monitoring, Factory waste management, Bin access management.

Recent Success Stories from Cities to Factories

• Madrid, Spain – 11,100 fill-level sensors. The largest smart waste installation in the world. Deployed across five waste types citywide in under four months. Read more
• BART, San Francisco, USA – 50.7 million passengers served annually. Sensoneo sensors monitor dumpsters and roll-off containers across the 7th busiest rapid transit system in the US – 50 stations, 131 miles of track. Real-time fill-level data keeps stations cleaner and collection routes optimised. Read more
• US University – $90,000 estimated yearly savings from just 28 bins. A public university with 20,000+ students gained real-time bin visibility for the first time – right-sizing containers, cutting unnecessary pickups, and accurately tracking waste diversion rates. Read more
• Ekocharita, Slovakia – 1300+ bins for textile collection. Annually, they collect approximately 3 000 tonnes of material. Proved to bring significant cost savings from the very beginning of the project. Read more
• European fulfillment center – €85,207 saved in annual personnel costs. Overall 271 bins across 16 areas. Workforce reduced from 7 to 4 FTEs. 99.82% waste diversion rate across 26 waste streams. Read more
• Asekol, Czech Republic – 22,000+ collection points. Nationwide WEEE take-back operator managing 4,000 street bins, 95 logistics subcontractors, and 42 processing facilities. Sensoneo’s Take-back system replaced manual workflows with fully digitized reverse supply chain. Read more
• Schaeffler, Slovakia – 42,000+ kg of emissions saved in the pilot phase alone. 400 containers monitored with real-time fill-level data and automated route planning. Read more

DRS IT System Trusted by 9 Countries

Interested in a DRS IT System? Sensoneo has built and now operates National Deposit Return Schemes in 9 countries, serving 165M+ people worldwide achieving recycling rates exceeding 90%. One digital platform connecting producers, retailers, logistics partners, and consumers – driving the circular economy at a national scale.

Very recently, during April 2026, Sensoneo launched two new Deposit Return Schemes – in Portugal and Singapore. Singapore went live on 1 April – covering a population of 6 million across a nationwide network of Return Right machines for plastic and metal containers. Portugal followed nine days later with Volta – a market of over 2 billion beverage containers annually, served by 2,500 RVMs.

In just one year after launch, Malta’s Deposit Return Scheme operated by BCRS Malta achieved an 80% collection rate – far beyond initial expectations, significantly reducing litter and improving recycling performance across the island. See how it was done.

Meet the New Innovation – Smart DRS

A key part of our presence at IFAT Munich 2026 will also be Smart DRS, a spin-off of Sensoneo focused on innovation in returnable packaging collection.

Smart DRS is an AI-powered alternative to traditional RVMs – 80% lower investment costs, 2x faster returns, and 100% elimination of fraud. Built on experience from 9 countries. Simpler for consumers, cheaper for retailers and operators. Learn more and try at our booth.

Smart Return System for Reusable Cups

We bring fully automated return stations for reusable cups to festivals, stadiums, and events. Visitors return their cup, tap their payment card, and get the deposit back instantly – no app, no registration, no queues, no staff involvement. The system uses AI-powered cup recognition and works with any cup type and identification method. Already live at the IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship 2026.

Let’s meet at IFAT 2026 in Munich

Whether you want to discuss smart waste management, factory waste digitization, bin access management, Deposit Return Schemes, or new collection methods for returnable packaging, we would be glad to meet you. Schedule a meeting with our team in advance and visit us at IFAT Munich 2026.