c-trace GmbH

c-trace GmbH, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany, develops IT systems and vehicle-mounted technology for the waste management industry. The company has deployed solutions across 950 projects, equipping over 9,300 refuse collection vehicles and managing 36 million RFID-tagged containers. Since 2024, c-trace operates as part of the Norwegian TOMRA Group, combining TOMRA's sensor-based sorting expertise with c-trace's logistics and digital management platform. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and expanded its software capabilities through the acquisition of Smartsquare GmbH in late 2025. c-trace's core offering centers on end-to-end digital waste collection management, spanning in-cab route guidance, RFID-based container identification, legal-for-trade certified dynamic weighing, and telematics for fleet tracking. Its AI-powered c-detect system uses computer vision to identify contaminants in bio-waste streams at the point of collection, while c-gap detects unpresented bins to prevent costly return trips. The platform serves municipal and commercial waste collectors across Europe and the UK, with notable clients including REMONDIS, Biffa, and Stadt Bern. Service areas cover bio-waste, food waste, glass recycling, and winter road maintenance logistics.