In Ljungby, Bigbelly is used Bigbelly make waste management both smarter and more engaging. The connected trash cans can provide visitors with positive feedback when trash is disposed of properly, while also giving the technical administration a better overview of which bins need to be emptied.
When the trash can becomes part of the experience of a place
In public spaces, waste management isn’t just about capacity and collection schedules. It’s also about behavior. If a trash can is visible, easy to use, and even provides positive feedback, it becomes easier to foster a sense of commitment to keeping the area clean.
In Ljungby, Bigbelly has Bigbelly precisely because of that effect. When the trash can says something funny or thanks the user, waste management becomes more visible—especially to families with children and others who spend time in playgrounds and parks.
Smarter Operations for Technical Management
Bigbelly a connected waste bin with a compaction system, solar power, and sensors for remote monitoring of fill levels. The solution can help provide a better overview, cleaner environments, more efficient workflows, and a better basis for decision-making and optimization.
In Ljungby, Bigbellys platform is used to show which bins need to be emptied. This gives the technical administration a better basis for planning their work, prioritizing the right locations, and avoiding unnecessary trips by staff.
That’s the key takeaway from this case study: Bigbelly doesn’t just Bigbelly the trash can more enjoyable for visitors—it also provides the operations team with better insights in their day-to-day work.
From Routine Checks to Better Prioritization
Traditional trash cans often require fixed collection schedules or manual checks. This can work, but it isn’t always ideal. Some bins are emptied too early, others too late, and staff have to spend time checking areas where there may not be a need at that particular moment.
With connected trash cans, the municipality gains better insight into fill levels and status. This creates better conditions for allocating resources to the right place at the right time—especially in areas where visitor traffic varies throughout the day, week, or season.
"The kids love this one, it makes it extra fun to go and put rubbish on the barrel"
Using smart bins that say something funny to you, we increase bin usage and through a cloud-based platform, technical management is notified of which bins need emptying. This allows us to plan and place resources in the right place, at the right time and avoid unnecessary transport.
Ljungby's municipal director Jennie Vidal writes on her Linkedin page
https://www.smalanningen.se/2022-01-30/tv-kommunens-miljosmarta-soptunnor-sparar-bade-pengar-och-tid
