The global increase in population and GDP, in addition to the constantly growing urbanism, has led to a surge in the municipal solid waste volume. At the same time environmental policies are getting stricter, awareness grows and management costs increase dramatically.

One of the most prominent areas for cost reduction is the optimization of the collection routes, which constitute 70-85% of the total disposal expenditure. Common practice follows empirically determined plans, disregarding the fill level of each bin, resulting in unnecessary transportation, waste of fuel, exhaust emissions and congestion.

How it works

The solution utilizes the TWID-20 | Sensor & Identification Controller on the hauler to provide data that enable end-users optimize the collection procedure and reduce operational costs, energy consumption and carbon footprint.

The controller incorporates a UHF RFID Reader which, with the addition of an external antenna, identifies the unique electronic tag of each bin. In addition, it analyzes data from the hydraulic hoist during collection and employs sophisticated algorithms to provide accurate weight estimation for every bin. The combined information (ID + weight) is conveyed to the on-board unit (OBU) for precise time & location stamping, and then forwarded to the end-user for assessment.

The solution allows for the accurate estimation of the waste collected from each bin, which combined with proper bin allocation, renders route planning optimization effective. Furthermore, the end-users acquire real-time visibility over the entire collection procedure, including position and history of his assets (trucks, bins).