Jan 12, 2021A European agricultural equipment manufacturer is among the first customers to deploy an Internet of Things (IoT)-based waste-management system designed to boost the efficiency of trash collection at its busy assembly site and distribution center, while ensuring that garbage is disposed of according to local and national regulations and standards. The solution, known as Factory Waste Management, was developed by Sensoneo, using devices and a wireless network from Sigfox Germany.
The solution enables users to simply press a button when a bin needs to be emptied, while those tasked with collecting and replacing full bins with empties have access to data about each request, the bin's location and the best route to conduct the process. They can then update information in their onboard tablet, including when they replaced a particular bin and its condition. What's more, management can view real-time information regarding waste collection and conduct analytics based on historical data. The goal, according to the company, is to improve efficiency and reduce the volume of waste by helping businesses make strategic decisions regarding waste production and management.