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Smart waste news from municipalities and waste-management organizations worldwide - AI-powered sorting, IoT-connected bins, route optimization, recycling-centre modernization and PAYT (pay-as-you-throw) systems.

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WasteKingston University Leads £3.6M National Waste And Recycling Robotics Adoption Hub

Kingston University will lead NORAH, a £3.6M Innovate UK-funded hub to test robotics on contaminated waste, as fewer than 5% of UK waste sites…

 WasteWhy AI Alone Won’t Stop The £4.7m Laughing Gas Blast Problem At UK Waste Plants

Veolia reports over £4.7m in blast damage from discarded laughing gas canisters at UK waste plants, as operators push for retail sales bans.

 WasteSheffield Deploys 35 Solar-Powered Smart Bins to Cut Collection Trips

Sheffield installs 35 Bigbelly solar-powered smart bins to cut waste collection trips by 80%, supporting the city's net-zero goals.

 WasteBrent Council Deploys AI-Powered Cameras to Tackle Illegal Dumping Across the Borough

Brent Council installs AI cameras across the London borough to curb fly-tipping, targeting illegal waste cleanups that cost over £1.5 million a year.

 WasteUK Deploys Drone Fleets and AI Screening Tools in £15.6M War on Waste Crime

England's Environment Agency deploys 33 LiDAR drones, AI screening tools, and a £15.6M budget to combat £1B illegal waste dumping crisis.

 Waste$200 Million for AI System to Transform Waste Management in Hampton Roads

SPSA approves a $200M, 20-year contract with Commonwealth Sortation to install AI sorting systems and divert 50% of waste in Hampton Roads.

 WasteAI Camera Trial Targets Roadside Litter in East Riding with LitterCam

East Riding of Yorkshire Council launches a 12-week AI camera trial with LitterCam to address the region's £4.36 million annual cleanup cost.

 WasteAI-Powered Paper Cup Recycling Pilot Launches in Cardiff

Keep Wales Tidy launches a three-month paper cup recycling pilot in Cardiff, offering a 5p reward via the Bower app to cut landfill waste.

 WasteSouthend Partners with Connexin to Enhance City Services with Smart Technology

Connexin submits plans for 27 new masts in Southend to build an IoT network that monitors parking, streetlights, and city services.

 WasteVeolia Implements AI-Powered Robotic Arm to Boost Recycling Efficiency

Veolia deploys a Recycleye robotic arm at its Southwark facility, sorting 35 to 50 items per minute to boost material recovery.

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