Solar compacting containers for mixed municipal waste. A solar panel charges a battery, which drives an electric motor that compacts the waste. The container is still on-line and provides data of waste level.
Functions
Benefits
Project
As part of a six months 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
3rd quarter 2017 – 1st quarter 2018
Extent
30 bins
Location
Náměstí Republiky, 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 report and the lessons learned during the implementation of the pilot operation are available HERE.
Project status
Preparing for routine realization into selected city locations, so-called roll-out, of the smart waste containers are in progress.
