For decades, waste management has followed the same rule: Waste is collected on a regular schedule. However, this causes unnecessary costs, poor equipment utilization, and excessive emissions.
Fortunately, there is new technology available smoothing the whole aforementioned process.
The four main direct advantages of applying technology to rationalize the waste collection process are:
- optimized collection routes
- full containers collection
- dynamic routes for garbage trucks
- improved planning due to real time information
According to the Finnish smart waste management firm Enevo, this service can achieve a 60% reduction of operational costs.
Optimized Collection Routes
Connected waste containers are equipped with sensors that use ultrasound or other technologies to measure the waste level of a specific garbage can. This data is sent to the central waste management system so they can design collection routes based on container levels.
Full Containers Collection
The sensors in each garbage can be programed until which percentage it is considered full, for instance. After the management system has defined which containers have passed a certain percentage, the garbage cans can subsequently be collected.
Dynamic Routes for Garbage Trucks
With the list of containers that require collection the system creates optimized collection routes, taking into consideration the available garbage trucks.
Improved Planning Due to Real Time Information
Big Data adds useful and additional information to the waste management systems such as car accidents, traffic conditions, etc. Thus the adaption of routes to real-time events ensures that the service is carried out more efficiently.
Bottom line: The smart waste collection saves time, money, and fuel and more importantly reduces CO2 emissions.
In addition, the sensor consumes very little power, and the battery of the sensors last up to ten years, making it not only an energy-saving but also a durable solution.
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