Lixo

Lixo provides computer-vision sensors and a data-analysis platform for waste collection, detecting contaminants and analysing waste flows in real time to help collection operators improve sorting quality, reduce contamination and optimise collection operations.

Circularity Relevance

Core

The solution is explicitly positioned to improve sorting quality, reduce contamination and boost recycling - core circular outcomes for waste management. Source: Lixo

Circular Role

SupportEnabler

Lixo deploys sensors and runs the monitoring service directly with collection operators - it supports the circular activity of waste collectors and sorters. Source: Lixo

Circular Type

Traceability

• Tracking

Lixo provides real-time tracking and monitoring of waste flows and contamination (traceability/ tracking). Source: Lixo

R Strategy

R8 - Recycle, R2 - Reduce

Primary focus is improving recycling outcomes by analysing and reducing contamination (R8). Secondary effect: reduce waste and improve collection efficiency (R2). Evidence: product pages and benefits. Source: Lixo

Circular Business Model

Circular Logistics

Lixo's primary function is to support and optimise waste collection and reverse logistics operations (real-time flow analysis, contamination detection). Source: Lixo

Organisational Type

ForProfit

Commercial product offering, client case studies and contact details indicate a for-profit company. Source: Lixo

Sector

Waste Management & Recycling

Lixo's product and use cases are explicitly focused on waste collection, sorting quality and flow analysis. Source: Lixo

Geographical Reach

International

• France

Primary deployments and customers shown in France and Geneva (Switzerland) and partnerships with multinational waste operators (e.g. Veolia, SUEZ). Indicates operations in multiple countries. Source: Lixo

Hardware Component

True

• IoT_Sensors

• Smart_Devices

• Data_Collection

• Asset_Tracking

Lixo designs and installs sensors and an on-board 'calculator' on skips/trucks; hardware is integral to delivering the service. Evidence from installation & compatibility pages. Source: Lixo

Tech Map Relevance

Lixo provides a core digital solution for waste collection and sorting quality which directly supports circular economy outcomes (recycling and reduced contamination). Evidence: company website, case studies and customer list. Source: Lixo

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Added: 18 Mar 2024

Updated: 22 Oct 2025