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Unlike traditional collection methods, the smart waste management process prevents trash bins from becoming overflowing. When a trash can is about to fill up, the authorities are notified right away. Collection trucks can also be scheduled to pick up items before the pre-scheduled time.
Fremont, CA: Urban waste collection is a complex process that necessitates a significant amount of resources. Annually, city municipalities spend approximately $300 million per capita on waste collection and management. Most high-income cities cover a portion of this cost by charging citizens fees. The remainder is compensated through tax revenue, which places a financial burden on local governments.
Waste management companies and municipalities have largely ignored technological advancements in order to increase operational efficiency. What they've accomplished thus far is an increase in route efficiencies. However, even with excellent route optimization, waste collection trucks must physically check the trash level of each dumpster. Because trucks frequently visit dumpsters that do not need to be emptied, the manual process wastes both time and money.
Benefits of using IoT in Smart Waste Management
No Missed Pickups: Unlike traditional collection methods, the smart waste management process prevents trash bins from becoming overflowing. When a trash can is about to fill up, the authorities are notified right away. Collection trucks can also be scheduled to pick up items before the pre-scheduled time.
Waste Generation Analysis: Route optimization is only one aspect of smart waste management. The true value of IoT is said to be in data analysis. The majority of IoT solutions on the market include data analytics capabilities. These capabilities can assist waste management companies in forecasting future waste generation.
Reducing Collection Costs: Waste collectors receive real-time fill level information from smart dumpsters. The IoT solution analyses the data and determines the best routes for waste collection trucks. This results in a pickup process that disregards empty trash cans, saving both fuel and manpower.
