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.
Paterson, NJ installs 55 solar-powered trash compactors in a $264,000 project to optimize collection schedules and cut waste management costs.
WasteTacoma Deploys AI-Enabled Smart Cameras to Cut Recycling ContaminationTacoma launches a $1.8M EPA-funded pilot using Prairie Robotics truck cameras to spot recycling contamination and send educational postcards.
WasteCoastal Waste Pilots AI Robot for Facility and Fleet SafetyCoastal Waste & Recycling pilots an autonomous robot at its Pompano Beach facility to scan trucks for elevated temperatures and battery fire risks.
WasteKalamazoo Upgrades Downtown Recycling with Smart Waste UnitsKalamazoo, Michigan deploys 26 Bigbelly smart waste units to replace 58 conventional bins, using fill-level sensors to cut collection trips.
WasteWashington Introduces 30 Smart Bins to Boost Food Waste Composting EffortsWashington's DPW installs 30 smart food waste bins across eight wards. The units use fill-level sensors to help divert 80% of waste from disposal.
WasteGreensboro Introduces Smart Camera System to Enhance Recycling EffortsGreensboro deploys smart cameras on three recycling trucks to detect contamination and send educational postcards to residents.
WasteBoston Seeks Innovative Waste & Recycling Solutions Ahead of 2027Boston issues an RFI for waste and recycling solutions ahead of 2027 contract expirations. The city seeks input across four key areas through March…
WasteNew Brunsick deploys 50 Bigbelly Smart CompatorsNew Brunswick deploys 50 solar-powered Bigbelly trash compactors through a $250,000 grant, using sensor data to optimize city collection routes.
EnergyBiden’s $6B for Climate Resilience & RecyclingThe Biden administration allocates $6 billion for climate resilience and grid improvements, including $93 million for EPA recycling grants.
WasteRubicon and Phoenix Enhance Waste ManagementPhoenix teams up with Rubicon Technologies to enhance waste management by digitizing operations for efficiency and reliability.
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