INSPIRATION
In traditional waste management systems, municipalities and waste management companies often end up spending a lot of money and effort to collect waste. The collection system usually works on fixed schedules, without considering the trash capacities of dumpsters. As a result, garbage trucks often visit dumpsters that are not yet full or those which overflow with garbage. Therefore, startups are developing
IoT-based smart waste management solutions to reduce the inefficiencies in trash collection. Such solutions leverage sensors, IoT platforms, and mobile applications. Smart bins, for example, transmit real-time fill level information to waste collectors. This streamlines the pickup process and eliminates inefficient visits to near-empty trash bins, saving time, fuel,and labor.
Greek startup Recytrust develops an IoT-based digital weight scale. When placed underneath a recycling bin, it monitors the weight of the waste, generating alerts when the bin needs to be emptied. It features an RFID access control to identify users and monitor their recycling performance. It also. The accompanying mobile application provides driving routes and alerts while collecting real-time metrics on the weight of recyclables to be picked up. Moreover, on confirmation of a pickup, it enters a unique tracking code in the ledger that enables tracing of the recyclables’ origin and background
proof of circularity reports and certifications.
Ishitva Robotics Systems is an Indian startup that offers an IoT-enabled smart bin that automatically segregates dry waste like paper, plastics, and cans. Besides having a fill level sensor for trash, it also offers route optimization for waste collection. The dashboard enables the supervisors to monitor
assigned devices. The platform also analyzes the waste and generates reports on usage patterns, types and amount of waste collected, and time spent on collecting waste in each area.
