On one of the busiest pedestrian streets in central Malmö you will now find these talking trash cans. They encourage residents to care through a reminder to keep their distance. The solution is possible with the help of a sensor-controlled sound module that plays a sound every time you open the debris throw-in. This is a way for the city to interact with residents to increase the use of trash while recalling current restrictions or other messages.
The bins have built-in compression with a 570-litre debris capacity and are powered 100% by solar energy. The smart bins have a closed construction that restricts unauthorized people and pests to access the contents. This reduces soil debris and makes the area cleaner and finer.
Bigbelly is a cloud-based platform that notifies the municipality's operations department of filling rate and which units are in need of emptying. This makes it easier for managers to plan and place resources in the right place, at the right time, and avoid unnecessary transport in the area.
