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Smart Waste Management · Public Squares and City Centers

Smart waste management for town squares and city centers

With smart waste management for public squares and city centers, you can tailor collection schedules to the specific needs of each location. We’ll help you combine smart trash cans, sensors, and source separation for everyday waste streams, market days, and events.

Start with the everyday life of the place

Ready for both the lunch rush and market day

Capacity Where It's Needed

Lunches, outdoor dining, and market stalls fill certain containers faster than others. Start with the busiest spots in the area.

Emptying with Better Planning Ahead

Filling data can help operations staff prioritize ahead of weekends and events, when fixed schedules aren't enough.

A Welcoming City Center

Clearly marked stations and well-thought-out placement make it easier to keep walkways, seating areas, and entrances clean.

How the solution works

Smart trash cans and sensors for public squares

Choose smart trash cans in high-traffic areas and explore whether existing bins can be equipped with sensors. Fill-level data helps you tailor the emptying schedule to how the center is actually used.

The right solution can combine several components. Product selection and connectivity are tailored to the site's specific conditions.

Illustration of a smart trash can on a pedestrian street with outdoor dining areas in the city center.

Illustration of smart waste management. The design and product selection are tailored to the location.

Bigbelly

Smart trash cans for locations with varying waste volumes. Connectivity and compaction options are selected based on the model and type of waste.

REEN sensors

Monitor fill levels in suitable existing containers. We’ll help you assess the conditions for installation and monitoring.

Source sorting

Collect relevant waste fractions using clearly marked chutes and labeling. Adjust capacity and emptying frequency for each station.

The right solution in the right place

Placement of Trash Cans in City Centers

Squares and Market Areas

Plan for both normal business and temporary spikes in volume. Keep service roads clear for unloading.

Dining Areas and Outdoor Dining Spaces

Place recycling bins near where waste is generated and choose a capacity that suits the site's packaging.

Pedestrian streets and shopping districts

Make the trash cans easy to spot without restricting access.

Events and Meeting Places

Monitor the load and plan for reinforcement before, during, and after the event.

Make it easy to sort correctly

Packaging waste often accumulates at dining areas, market stalls, and seating areas. Collect the relevant categories in clearly labeled bins to make sorting easy even for casual visitors.

From Need to Successful Operation

Start small. Track the results.

1. Survey the site

Choose a public square or the busiest thoroughfares. Document the day’s trash pickups, littering, and recurring peaks.

2. Choose a plan

Customize bins, sensors, fractions, and placement. Determine who monitors the information and how emptying should be prioritized.

3. Follow up and make adjustments

Compare waste collection, littering, and labor input. Use the results to adjust procedures and determine the next steps.

We'll help you move forward

Which areas in the city center would you like to improve?

Tell us about the town square or downtown area, your containers, and when traffic is heaviest. We’ll help you choose a suitable solution.

Questions and Answers

FAQ

Yes. A clearly defined area makes it easier to compare the load, the effort required for emptying, and the cleanliness before and after a change.

Plan capacity, staffing, and temporary stations based on the event. Data from connected devices can help with prioritization throughout the day.

No. We're reviewing which containers can be kept, which ones can be equipped with sensors, and where higher capacity is needed.

Improved capacity and fill level information can reduce unnecessary pickups. The impact depends on the site’s waste, current procedures, and how the information is used in operations.

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