Smart Solar-Powered Compacting Bins

Waste containers for recyclable waste are interlinked via the Internet; disposed objects are automatically compressed and when the container is full, an integrated sensor notifies the waste collection company. The waste containers are powered by batteries that are recharged by PV cells using solar energy.

Functions

• Compression of disposed waste
• Signal sent to waste collection company when container is full

Benefits

• Maximum utilization of waste container capacity
• Tidier city
• Waste collection cost optimization
• Reduced environmental impact
• Collection of data for further processing and public space optimization

Project

As part of a six month pilot project, up to 30 waste containers were placed in public areas in the centre of Prague. On the basis of the subsequent evaluation, Prague City Hall may expand or modify the project.

Implementation

3^rd quarter 2017 – 1^st quarter 2018

Extent

30 bins

Location

Náměstí Republiky
street Na Příkopě
(see map)

Team

Operátor ICT, a.s. – Project Manager 
Prague City Hall / individual municipal districts 
Prague Technical Administration of Roadways (TSK) 
Waste collection company in the district

Pilot evaluation

The end of project report and the lessons learned during the implementation of the pilot operation are available HERE.

Project status

Preparing for routine operation, the so-called roll-out of the smart waste containers are being placed into selected city locations.