ProductUpdated on 20 March 2026

IoT-enabled smart waste bins for circular economy and incentivised recycling

Chief Strategy Officer & Founder at Candam Technologies S.L

Barcelona, Spain

About

Candam Technologies is a deep-tech SME transforming urban waste management with smart, IoT-enabled solutions that boost recycling rates and support circular economy initiatives. Its flagship technology, RecySmart, converts conventional waste bins into intelligent collection points capable of identifying users and characterising deposited packaging materials, enabling Return & Earn schemes (PAYT, RAYT, digital DRS) to incentivise correct recycling.

By integrating acoustic and AI-based material sensing, embedded firmware, and a scalable cloud platform, Candam provides municipalities and waste operators with real-time data, optimised collection logistics, and improved traceability across the recycling value chain. Its solutions help cities comply with European circular economy directives, reduce landfill dependency, and implement economic incentives for sustainable waste behaviours. Candam Technologies thus enables higher-quality material recovery, lower environmental impact, and the transition to data-driven, incentive-based urban recycling systems.

Applies to

  • Waste Cycle

Organisation

Candam Technologies S.L

Company (SME)

Barcelona, Spain

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