Operating in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Germany, the company also participates in international projects in countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia. In the past, IPOLT CZ successfully implemented large-scale projects in Ukraine, though these were discontinued due to geopolitical developments.

Core Expertise and Technologies

The company specializes in designing waste processing technologies tailored to investors' needs, guiding them through the entire process—from project planning and permitting to final implementation. Among its key technologies are municipal waste separation lines, which enable the recovery of up to 80–90% of waste originally destined for landfills. Additionally, the company focuses on primary waste separation, including plastics, paper, and aluminum processing.

Another major area of expertise is pyrolysis (thermochemical) units, used for the treatment of waste plastics and tires. The company is also engaged in composite material production, where materials like paper, plastic, ash, sand, or construction recyclates are combined to create innovative products. Other activities include biogas plants, composting facilities, and waste wood processing technologies for briquettes and pellets.

Collaboration with Research Institutions

IPOLT CZ actively cooperates with the WASTen cluster and universities on research projects. It has contributed to the Technology Catalogue and a publication on energy from waste, as well as conducted studies and assessments of existing technologies—including an analysis of the waste separation plant at Sokolovská Uhelná and the creation of a smart waste mapping system in the Ústí region.

Current and Future Projects

The company is currently working on the Vrbička landfill site, which will integrate a separation line, a pyrolysis unit, and a composite material production line. Additional pyrolysis-based projects are underway in Dvorce, Velké Pavlovice, and Senica, Slovakia.

A new area of focus is the development of construction panels with insulation properties, produced from certified waste-based materials for use in the building industry. Furthermore, the company is exploring CO₂ conversion into synthetic fuel, a concept initially dismissed as unrealistic by academia but now proven to be functional in practice.

Challenges and Regulatory Hurdles

Despite the state's commitment to supporting green technologies, bureaucratic and legislative obstacles remain the biggest challenge in implementing waste processing innovations. In the Czech Republic, approval processes can take up to seven years, significantly slowing down the deployment of sustainable solutions. As a result, the company increasingly considers locating its technologies outside the European Union, where regulatory barriers are lower and implementation is more feasible.

By combining cutting-edge technology, research collaboration, and sustainable practices, IPOLT CZ continues to pioneer waste-to-energy solutions while striving for a more circular and efficient future.

Milan Ipolt

Managing Director

IPOLT CZ, s.r.o.