Sotkon Waste Systems' presence in France continues to grow steadily, with the completion of several new projects since the beginning of 2025. With more than 4,000 underground and semi-underground container kits installed across the country, this growth reflects the continued trust of French municipalities in our solutions, as well as our commitment to smart technology, sustainability and operational efficiency.

An illustrative example of technical evolution and growth towards circular economies is the city of Narbonne. Since the first installation in 2011, this city has been consolidating its investment in Sotkon solutions and, in 2024, a further 92 new units of the Koncept system with a capacity of 3m³ and Ikon intake columns were installed, bringing the total to 924 units installed to date in this historic city in the south of France.

A relevant development in this city was the transition from closed to open bottom in the undifferentiated waste containers, which now use a double hook, while the glass containers operate with the Palpeur system, also open bottom. This change represents an improvement in collection efficiency and adaptation to local operational needs.

Another example of expansion is in Aygues-Ouvèze, an inter-municipal community in the province of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Here, and for 2024 alone, 102 new Koncept system units with a capacity of 3m³ have been installed.

Some of these installations already include Max double drum intake columns with Sotkis Access controls for undifferentiated waste - the ideal solution for implementing PAYT (Pay-As-You-Throw) systems. The other containers use Ikon intake columns with closed bottoms and Palpeur open bottoms, adapting to the type of waste collected.

In the city of Pau, located near the French Pyrenees, Sotkon installed a total of 63 APTO units in 2024, equipped with Diamond intake columns and Sotkis Access controls.

Sotkon's access control systems allow for more innovative and efficient waste disposal management, by associating each deposit with an identified user. This technology encourages correct separation at source and the reduction of undifferentiated waste destined for landfill.

Sotkon has also implemented its solutions in several other French locations, strengthening its presence throughout the territory. Communities such as Montpellier, Tour d'Aygues, Apt, Saint Jean de Monts, Notre-Dame de Monts, Saint-Père-en-Retz, Dune du Pilat and Île d'Oléron already have dozens or hundreds of systems installed, whether for large projects or adapted to specific contexts such as tourist areas or sensitive urban spaces. These include the Koncept, Apto and O+ systems.

We are continuing our growth in 2025 by participating in various projects and adapting our solutions to different urban realities. Sotkon has thus been considered a strategic partner for French cities committed to modernizing waste management, helping to increase recycling rates, reduce environmental impact and boost the circular economy.