Elektrowin

What Elektrowin does

ELEKTROWIN a.s. operates the largest collective compliance system in the Czech Republic for the take-back, collection, recycling, and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Founded on 25 May 2005 as a non-profit joint-stock company (akciová společnost) by major appliance manufacturers — including BSH domácí spotřebiče, Philips Česká republika, MIELE, Gorenje, Groupe SEB, ETA, Candy Hoover, European Appliances (Whirlpool/Indesit), and Favia — the company is registered with the Czech Ministry of the Environment under registration KH001/05-ECZ and reauthorized under the End-of-Life Products Act No. 542/2020 Coll. Its mandate, by law, must be offered on equal contractual terms to all manufacturers placing electrical equipment on the Czech market regardless of shareholder status. Elektrowin is the only Czech member of the WEEE Forum, an association of approximately 50 European producer responsibility organizations.

The operational core consists of a nationwide network of approximately 12,000 collection points comprising public municipal yards and containers, non-public retailer take-back sites, service-manager locations, mobile quarterly collections in municipalities over 2,000 residents, volunteer fire-brigade stations under the 'Recyklujte s hasiči' program, and school sites under the 'Recyklohraní' educational program covering 4,000+ schools. Specialized collection hardware (Wintejner 43 m³ and 38 m³ containers, MINIWIN cage containers, exchange wire-program bags) supports differentiated handling of cooling equipment, large appliances, and small appliances. The proprietary RECOS® information system underpins partner integration — providing access-controlled transport ordering, collection tracking, invoicing, and environmental contribution certificates. Dedicated compliance programs cover photovoltaic panel operators with the formula M = P × 0.11 kg and a minimum 8.50 CZK/kg contribution, plus advisory routing to ECOBAT s.r.o. for embedded batteries.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based recycling contributions (recyklační příspěvky) paid by manufacturers and importers when placing electrical equipment on the Czech market, with category-specific historical rates (e.g., 180.67 CZK per cooling unit, 54.62 CZK per large appliance under 2009 schedules; small appliances, tools, garden equipment reduced to 0 CZK from 1 April 2013). A separate photovoltaic stream applies minimum 8.50 CZK/kg for historical panels. As a non-profit, all contributions fund collection, transport, recycling, and disposal rather than profit distribution. Customer segments include manufacturers and importers (compliance), municipalities (collection-network operation and financial rewards), retailers (take-back logistics), consumers (free disposal access), and community partners (fire brigades, schools). The company maintains tri-certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 management systems since 2008.

Name

Elektrowin

Legal name

ELEKTROWIN a.s.

Website

https://elektrowin.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ELEKTROWIN a.s. operates the largest WEEE compliance collective system in the Czech Republic, providing take-back, recycling, and disposal of end-of-life electrical equipment through a network of approximately 12,000 collection points. Founded in 2005 by major appliance manufacturers, it serves producers, importers, municipalities, retailers, and consumers nationally under government authorization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Waste Recycling Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

E-Waste (WEEE) Collection, Refurbishment & Recycling (IMAIAFAH)

Keywords

• WEEE recycling services
• Electronic waste collection
• Collective compliance system
• Photovoltaic panel recycling
• Municipal collection network

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Recycling Contributions: Manufacturers and importers pay recycling contributions (recyklační příspěvek) when placing electrical equipment on the Czech market. These contributions fund the collection, transport, recycling, and disposal of end-of-life equipment. The fee varies by product category based on processing complexity and material recovery potential.
2. Photovoltaic Panel Fees: Operators of photovoltaic power plants pay contributions for historical solar panels installed before January 1, 2013, calculated at 8.50 CZK/kg based on panel weight formula.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ELEKTROWIN a.s. operates a non-profit collective system for the take-back, collection, recycling, and disposal of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) in the Czech Republic, allowing manufacturers and importers to fulfill their statutory WEEE compliance obligations through paid registration. The company manages a nationwide network of approximately 12,000 collection points and provides manufacturers with reporting, financial contribution processing, and recycling logistics, while municipalities receive free transport, processing, and financial rewards for public collection.

Product overview

ELEKTROWIN a.s. operates the largest collective system in the Czech Republic for take-back, recycling, and disposal of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The offering is organized as a unified national service centered on a collection point network (~12,000 locations), supplemented by specialized collection containers (Wintejner, MINIWIN, exchange bags), the proprietary RECOS® information system for partner management, and dedicated programs for photovoltaic panel recycling. Community engagement products include Recyklohraní (school program), Recyklujte s hasiči (firefighter network), and Jsem zpět (refurbishment donations). Elektrowin is structured as a non-profit, non-commercial entity founded and controlled by major appliance manufacturers, providing equal-access contractual terms to all participant producers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RECOS Information System Proprietary information system provided to registered partners (municipalities, retailers, haulers, service organizations) for ordering waste collection transports, tracking performed collections, invoicing, and accessing environmental contribution certificates. Partners receive login credentials upon contract execution.
• Wintejner Collection Containers Large-volume exchangeable containers for collecting refrigeration units and large/small appliances. Two variants: Wintejner CH (43 m³, green/yellow) for cooling equipment and Wintejner VMS (38 m³) for large and small appliances. Delivered in pairs and require hardened fenced surface with minimum 19 m operational space.
• MINIWIN Cage Containers Cage containers for collecting small appliances up to 49×80×50 cm. Dimensions 1000×1200×2000 mm, fitted with locking casters. Exchanged when full upon customer order.
• Wire Program with Exchange Bags (Drátěný program s výměnnými bagy) Basic collection unit for small appliances, particularly suitable for small municipalities. Each bag has a volume of 0.25 m³. When full, the haulier leaves an empty bag and takes the full one.
• Photovoltaic Panel Recycling Service (Řešení pro fotovoltaické elektrárny) Specialized compliance service for operators of photovoltaic/solar power plants. Covers statutory obligations for end-of-life solar panel recycling, including financial contribution calculations (minimum 8.50 CZK/kg) using formula M = P × 0.11 kg. Handles both historical panels (installed before 1 Jan 2013) and post-2013 panels.
• Service Manager Network (Servisní gestoři) Network of service managers across the Czech Republic (e.g., ABSOLUT SERVIS, BMK servis, Chladservis VaRa) who collect large and small household appliances, tools, and equipment from service organizations across 19 locations.
• Jsem zpět (I am back) Reuse Project Reuse project giving a second life to functional but no-longer-used appliances. Collected devices are inspected by service technicians, certified for safety, and donated free of charge to social organizations.
• Recyklujte s hasiči (Recycle with Firefighters) Community collection program in cooperation with volunteer fire departments (SDH), primarily targeting municipalities under 1,500 inhabitants. Firefighters organize local collection events leveraging their trusted community presence.
• Recyklohraní (Recycling Playground) Educational program for children and youth aged 3-18 years. Over 4,000 schools across the Czech Republic participate, with activities teaching proper handling of end-of-life electrical appliances.
• Environmental Contribution Certificate (Certifikát o podílu na zlepšení životního prostředí) Annual electronic certificate sent to partners and manufacturers certifying their contribution to environmental improvement, quantifying differences between environmental costs of primary resource extraction versus the collection and recycling system, including CO₂ reduction, oil savings, and energy savings.
• Soutěž obcí / Elektrooskar Awards Annual regional competition recognizing municipalities and towns achieving the highest year-over-year improvement in electrical waste collection. Awards include the Elektrooskar prize distributed across Czech regions including Ústecký, Liberecký, Královéhradecký, Zlínský, Karlovarský, Vysočina, and others.
• Free Information Materials E-shop (Informační materiály – zdarma e-shop) Free ordering platform for educational materials such as banners, posters, leaflets, coloring books, games, and signage templates for municipalities, retailers, schools, firefighters, and the public. Digital downloads are also available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 785,000 tons of electrical equipment recycled since 2005
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Národní technické muzeum (National Technical Museum)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Joint initiative for 'Muzejní recyklace 2026' online program. Citizens can offer vintage appliances for museum collection, with donors receiving two complimentary museum tickets.
• WEEELABEX OrganisationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2013Non-profit association founded in Prague under Czech law with 26 founding members. Provides certified tools and support for best available techniques in WEEE handling. Over 200 facilities certified across 16 European countries.
• BSH domácí spotřebiče s.r.o. (Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2005Major shareholder and founding member of Elektrowin collective system. BSH is one of the world's leading appliance manufacturers and provides foundational support for WEEE compliance operations.
• Candy Hoover ČR s.r.o. (Candy, Hoover, Haier)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2005Shareholder and founding member providing manufacturing expertise and market access for collective system operations.
• ETA a.s. (ETA, GoGEN, Hyundai, Goddess, Gallet, JVC, Valera, GND)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2005Shareholder and founding member, major Czech appliance manufacturer contributing to system governance.
• European Appliances Czech spol. s r.o. (Whirlpool, Indesit)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2005Shareholder representing Whirlpool and Indesit brands in Czech market for collective system membership.
• Favia s.r.o. (ELICA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2005Shareholder and founding member providing kitchen appliance expertise.
• GORENJE spol. s r.o. (Gorenje, MORA, Hisense)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2005Shareholder and founding member, major Central European appliance manufacturer.
• Groupe SEB ČR s.r.o. (Tefal, Moulinex, Rowenta, Krups)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2005Shareholder and founding member representing global small appliance leader brands.
• MIELE, spol. s r.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2005Shareholder and founding member, premium appliance manufacturer providing quality standards.
• Philips Česká republika s.r.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2005Shareholder and founding member contributing consumer electronics expertise.
• WEEE ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2005International non-profit association of WEEE collective systems, founded in 2002 with approximately 50 member systems across Europe. Elektrowin is the only Czech member, gaining access to European best practices and shared experiences.
• Recyklohraní aneb ukliďme si světcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational program for children and youth aged 3-18 years. Over 4,000 schools participate, teaching proper e-waste handling and building environmental awareness from young age.
• Recyklujte s hasičicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity collection program utilizing volunteer fire brigades for e-waste collection in municipalities under 1,500 residents. Fire brigades are trusted community figures providing grassroots collection access.
• Jsem zpět (I am back)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReuse project giving second life to functional but unwanted appliances. Items checked by service technicians and donated to social organizations.
• ECOBAT s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate collective system for portable batteries. Elektrowin cooperates with ECOBAT for fulfilling producer obligations for equipment containing batteries.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Take-e-back: Belgian WEEE compliance organization and WEEE Forum member; runs a comparable collective-system model for producers placing electrical equipment on the Belgian market.
• El-Kretsen: Swedish non-profit WEEE collective system and WEEE Forum member; directly comparable collective-system model (producer-funded, nationwide collection network, recycling partners) but operating in a different geography.
• eco-systèmes: French eco-organization coordinating WEEE take-back and recycling for household electrical equipment; comparable producer-funded compliance role under French EPR law but serving France, not Czechia.
• REMA: Norwegian WEEE compliance scheme (WEEE Forum member) operating a similar producer-funded take-back model; comparable in governance and fee structure but serving the Norwegian market.

Direct peers

• RETELA: Czech collective compliance system for electrical equipment, providing WEEE take-back services; directly competes with Elektrowin for producer memberships and collection volumes in the Czech market.
• ASEKOL: Czech collective system for take-back and recycling of electrical equipment; directly competes with Elektrowin for the same Czech manufacturers and operates under the same WEEE/EPR legal framework.
• ECOBAT: Czech collective system for portable batteries and accumulators; Elektrowin already cooperates with ECOBAT for battery-bearing equipment, making it an adjacent WEEE/battery compliance peer.

Emerging players

• Wecycle: Dutch WEEE compliance scheme and WEEE Forum member; comparable producer-funded collective model serving manufacturers with take-back and recycling obligations across a single national market.
• Asekol Sk: Slovak WEEE collective system affiliated with the same broader compliance ecosystem as Elektrowin; offers a directly comparable producer-funded take-back model in a neighbouring market.

Broad incumbents

• European Recycling Platform (ERP): Pan-European WEEE compliance provider (WEEE Forum member) offering cross-border EPR services; broader and more international than Elektrowin but operating an analogous producer-funded collective-system model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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