What KOSIT does

KOSIT a. s. is a privately-held Slovak waste management company headquartered in Košice that delivers integrated solid waste services to municipalities, businesses, and residents in Eastern Slovakia. The company operates through a group structure of wholly-owned subsidiaries (including KOSIT EAST, KOSIT WEST, and multiple CSO entities) and runs a vertically integrated platform spanning household and commercial collection, sorted waste collection for paper, glass, plastics, metals, and beverage cartons, six municipal waste yards (zberné dvory), a Waste-to-Energy Plant (ZEVO) for thermal treatment of mixed municipal waste, container rental services, illegal dump remediation, and legislative advisory on environmental compliance. Its proprietary Férové váženie (Fair Weighing) system uses chip-equipped containers to track waste weight per household, enabling municipalities to charge residents on a transparent, usage-based fee model.

KOSIT's business model combines recurring municipal contracts (subscription-style waste tariffs baked into local fees), transactional industrial waste removal priced per engagement, one-time container rental fees, and professional services revenue from legislative consulting. Pricing is quote-based across municipalities and commercial clients, with the Férové váženie product introducing a usage-based billing layer. The go-to-market is sales-led: direct municipal relationships, a dedicated business contact center, residential door-to-door collection, and drop-off points. The company also generates energy revenue via ZEVO, reducing landfill dependency.

Strategically, KOSIT is positioning itself as a full-lifecycle waste operator rather than a pure collection contractor. The June 2026 EUR 226 million bank facility underwrites continued investment in energy recovery and operational scaling, while ongoing service line launches (container service, illegal dump removal) broaden commercial surface area. Memberships in ZOP, CEWEP, APOH, SZVT, and the British and Swedish Chambers embed the company into Slovak and European waste-to-energy networks, supporting regulatory positioning and credibility. The business remains concentrated in Eastern Slovakia with no disclosed geographic expansion outside Slovakia.

Name

KOSIT

Legal name

KOSIT a. s.

Website

https://kosit.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

KOSIT a. s. is a Slovak waste management company headquartered in Košice providing integrated collection, sorting, waste-to-energy, container rental, and legislative advisory services to municipalities, businesses, and residents across Eastern Slovakia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Family / HOA MSW Collection (Apartments, Condos) (EUAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secure/Special Waste Disposal (Industrial, Contaminated Soils, Low-Level Radioactive/NORM) (BPALACAG), Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection & Transfer (BPALABAF)

Keywords

• Municipal waste management
• Waste-to-energy operations
• Sorted waste collection
• Environmental compliance advisory
• Container rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kosice

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Waste Collection Services: Contract-based waste collection and disposal services for municipalities, including mixed waste collection, sorted waste collection, and bulk waste management.
2. Container Services: Container rental and delivery services for construction, renovation, and household waste removal.
3. Legislative Advisory Services: Comprehensive legislative consulting for businesses on waste management, water management, air protection, and environmental compliance.
4. Industrial Waste Management: Waste removal services for industrial customers, including transport to landfills and waste-to-energy facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KOSIT a.s. is a Slovak waste management company that provides integrated municipal waste collection, sorted waste collection, and waste-to-energy recovery services. It serves municipalities, businesses, and residents in Eastern Slovakia through dedicated collection fleets, six waste yards, and a ZEVO facility. The company also offers container rental, legislative advisory, and illegal dump remediation services.

Product overview

KOSIT is a comprehensive waste management company operating in Slovakia, providing integrated waste collection, disposal, and recovery services. The core offering consists of municipal waste collection and disposal for residents and businesses, supported by sorted waste collection services for paper, glass, plastics, and metals. The company operates a Waste-to-Energy Plant (ZEVO) for energy recovery from mixed municipal waste. Key service modules include Fair Weighing (bulk collection with chip-based container weighing for transparent municipal fee-setting), Container Service for construction and household waste, Legislative Advisory for environmental compliance, and Illegal Dump Remediation services. The company serves residents through household collection, municipalities through contract-based services, and businesses through customized waste management solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Férové váženie: Bulk waste collection service using chip technology for fair weighing and transparent waste fee calculation for municipalities.
• Za čistejší Východ

Products and services

• Collection and Disposal of Municipal Waste (Zber a odvoz komunálneho odpadu) Collection and disposal of mixed municipal waste from households and businesses in contracted cities and municipalities, ensuring daily cleanliness and proper waste management.
• Sorted Waste Collection (Zber triedeného odpadu) Collection service for separated waste materials including paper, glass, plastics, metal packaging, and beverage cartons, with sorting lines and processing at recycling facilities.
• Comprehensive Legislative Advisory (Komplexné legislatívne poradenstvo) Expert legal and environmental legislation consulting for entrepreneurs covering waste management legislation, wastewater management, air protection, and environmental compliance verification.
• Bulk Waste Collection – Fair Weighing (Množstvový zber odpadu – Férové váženie) A modern waste collection system using unique chips on collection containers that provides municipalities with accurate data on household waste weight, enabling transparent fee-setting and incentivizing responsible waste separation.
• Waste-to-Energy Plant (ZEVO) Services Energy recovery facility that processes mixed municipal waste from black containers, converting waste into energy through thermal treatment with energy recovery.
• Container Service (Kontajnerová služba) Quick and reliable container service for removal of waste from 'Renew Your Home' campaigns, construction projects, and household decluttering for private individuals and entrepreneurs.
• Illegal Dump Removal (Likvidácia čiernych skládok) Service for municipalities to remove illegal dumpsites from their territories, providing fast, professional, and legally compliant cleanup.
• Waste Removal to Landfills and Waste-to-Energy (Odvoz odpadu na skládky a do ZEVO) Waste export service for entrepreneurs enabling transport of various waste types to appropriate end facilities including landfills and waste-to-energy plants, including necessary documentation handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced landfill dependency through energy recovery at ZEVO facility

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and minor.

• Zväz odpadového priemyslu (ZOP)moderateOthersAssociation of leading companies in waste management in Slovakia. Focuses on supporting sustainable solutions, improving legislation, and cooperation between the private sector and public institutions.
• CEWEPmoderateOthersConfederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants. Umbrella association representing waste-to-energy operators, covering approximately 410 plants across 23 countries.
• Britská obchodná komoraminorOthersBritish Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia. Provides networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, and facilitates communication between members and UK/Slovak governments.
• Švédska obchodná komoraminorOthersSwedish Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia. Established April 4, 1997. Works to improve and support initiatives for increased trade between Sweden and Slovakia.
• APOHmoderateOthersFirst voluntary professional association of entities engaged in waste management established in the Slovak Republic.
• Slovenský zväz výrobcov tepla (SZVT)moderateOthersInterest association of legal entities producing heat and hot utility water in district heating systems. Associates more than 100 heat suppliers in Slovakia.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EEW Energy from Waste: Germany-headquartered operator of multiple waste-to-energy plants across Europe. Directly comparable on the ZEVO-style thermal treatment / energy recovery side of KOSIT's operations.
• Renewi: European waste-to-product company operating collection, sorting, and recycling infrastructure across multiple countries. Comparable on the resource recovery and circular economy positioning relevant to KOSIT's ZEVO and sorting assets.
• FCC Environment: Spanish-headquartered waste services group with a meaningful Central and Eastern European footprint through former .A.S.A. assets. Comparable as a cross-border integrated operator pursuing municipal contracts and energy recovery in CEE.
• Marius Pedersen: Central European waste management operator with active Slovak and Czech collection and recycling operations. Most directly comparable regional peer given overlapping municipal and industrial customer base and similar geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Waste Management, Inc. Largest North American integrated waste management operator with landfill, collection, and waste-to-energy services. Comparable broad incumbent for the integrated collection-to-disposal model and energy recovery economics.
• Veolia: Global environmental services giant offering waste collection, treatment, and energy recovery across Europe. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose municipal and industrial service lines overlap with KOSIT's portfolio.
• Clean Harbors: North American leader in hazardous waste management, treatment, and disposal. Comparable as a broad incumbent on the regulated/industrial waste handling side of KOSIT's business.
• Remondis: Family-owned German waste and recycling group with extensive European collection and treatment operations. Comparable broad incumbent with overlapping municipal, commercial, and industrial waste services.
• Stericycle: US-headquartered hazardous waste and compliance services provider. Comparable for the hazardous household waste and legislative advisory portions of KOSIT's offering.
• SUEZ: Global water and waste management operator with European recycling and energy-from-waste capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same municipal and industrial waste tenders as KOSIT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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