Technologies and Solutions for Poland’s Deposit Return System in One Place at POLECO 2026
The latest technologies, solutions, and equipment for the deposit return system - all in one place. Discover them at POLECO 2026.
The deposit return system is one of the biggest changes to Poland’s packaging economy in recent years. Its efficient operation is crucial to increasing packaging collection rates, recovering valuable materials, and supporting the development of a circular economy.
During the POLECO International Environmental Protection Trade Fair, we invite you to visit the DEPOSIT RETURN ZONE—a dedicated space showcasing practical solutions that support the operation of Poland’s deposit return system.
This is where visitors will be able to explore solutions offered by companies providing technologies, equipment, IT systems, and services for producers, retailers, operators, and other participants in the system.
The DEPOSIT RETURN ZONE is aimed at:
- owners of grocery and multi-purpose stores,
- retail chain managers,
- operations and IT department managers,
- investors interested in recycling and environmental technologies,
- representatives of local governments,
- beverage producers.
Exhibitors in the DEPOSIT RETURN ZONE include:
- reverse vending machine suppliers,
- deposit system operators,
- IT system providers,
- companies supporting the financing of deposit return machines.
In the DEPOSIT RETURN ZONE, you will find:
💡 Modern technologies
📦 Solutions for producers and distributors
🌍 Proven models for operating deposit return systems
The Deposit Return Zone is a meeting place for producers, distributors, retailers, system operators, local governments, and all stakeholders involved in the packaging economy.
EcoAction
EcoAction reverse vending machines use a unique baling technology that enables 93% material compression. Collected bottles and cans can take up to eight times less space than when stored in bags. The material is compressed into compact bales that are easy to store, handle, and transport. This means lower storage, logistics, and energy costs, as the compacting press used in EcoAction machines operates only intermittently. EcoAction can also reduce the workload for employees by requiring less frequent emptying and replacement of consumables, such as strapping materials, resulting in tangible labour savings. EcoAction combines economics, convenience, and environmental responsibility. With its solutions, recycling becomes simpler, more cost-effective, and more efficient-for both retailers and system operators. Visit the EcoAction stand to learn more and see the reverse vending machine in action.
4VS
4VS is a carefully designed solution developed specifically for Poland’s deposit return system. We are a Polish manufacturer of reverse vending machines, which are produced in Poland. 4VS provides nationwide servicing and delivers field-tested software solutions. The company has participated in numerous pilot programmes and has collected countless packaging items in cooperation with Deposit Return System Operators. 4VS combines proven solutions with the knowledge and experience of its shareholders and partners. The company works closely with system operators, responds to market needs, and also provides support related to the implementation of the deposit return system. 4VS – For Vending Solutions. We invite you to get in touch.
RESELEKT
Reselekt is a deposit return system operator and part of the Eneris Group, a Polish leader in the waste management sector operating in dozens of locations across the country. Reselekt stands for independence and modern solutions. The company has its own infrastructure for collecting and sorting deposit packaging, offers a wide range of high-performance reverse vending machines (RVMs), and provides the possibility of integrating deposit return services with other waste streams, helping to significantly optimise costs. The company provides comprehensive support at every stage of implementation—from an efficient IT system and professional management of deposit return points to consumer and partner education. The deposit return system with Reselekt: less waste, more benefits.
OK Operator Kaucyjny
OK Operator Kaucyjny S.A. is an entity operating within Poland’s deposit return system, working with producers, retailers, and packaging collection points. The operator is responsible, among other things, for collecting packaging and packaging waste and settling deposits with collection points. The company focuses on transparency, broad accessibility of the system, and convenient cooperation for market participants, enabling interested entities to join the system throughout Poland. The partners of OK Operator Kaucyjny include both beverage producers and major retail chains.
NET4ZERO
NET4ZERO is developing a network of neighbourhood collection points for bottles and cans, making it possible to establish collection locations for deposit packaging outside traditional retail outlets. The company directs its solutions to municipalities, housing cooperatives and residential communities, schools, public offices, and investors, supporting the creation of so-called Other Collection Points. NET4ZERO offers comprehensive reverse vending machine implementation, including equipment selection, financing, integration with a deposit return system operator, cashless payments, logistics, settlements, and servicing. As a result, partners receive an integrated solution that brings together the various elements of the deposit return system within a single implementation process.
