Project background
Waste collection routes are traditionally fixed regardless of actual bin fullness, resulting in wasted trips and missed overflows. The client wanted dynamic routing based on real fill data.
Challenge
Designing fill sensors robust enough for real waste containers, producing route plans drivers would actually follow, and integrating with existing operations rather than disrupting them.
Approach & solution
We deployed ruggedized fill-level sensors on containers, feeding into a routing engine that produces daily plans respecting driver shifts, vehicle capacity, and priority zones. A driver mobile app provides turn-by-turn execution and completion tracking.
Results & benefits
Pilot routes produced fewer trips for equivalent service levels, and overflow incidents dropped because high-priority containers were consistently picked up on time. Drivers found the app easier than paper routes.
