Smart Waste Management with Truvami
Truvami’s smart tracking technology tackles these issues heads-on.
The Growing Cost of Waste Mismanagement
Waste management globally generates 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, of which at least 33% is mismanaged through open dumping or burning.
This mismanagement contributes to environmental degradation, public health risks, and economic inefficiencies. By 2050, global waste generation is projected to increase by 70%, reaching 3.4 billion tonnes annually. Poor waste management also significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, with waste-related emissions expected to rise from 1.6 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2016 to 2.38 billion tonnes by 2050.
Ineffective waste management systems result in substantial financial losses and environmental concerns. The global direct cost of waste management was estimated at $252 billion in 2020; however, when hidden costs such as pollution and health impacts are factored in, the figure rises to $361 billion. Without intervention, these costs could nearly double by 2050.
Truvami leverages IoT technology to revolutionize smart waste management by delivering insightful data on waste containers. Integrating fleet management with bin tracking further enhances efficiency by optimizing route planning, reducing fuel consumption, and minimizing environmental impact, ultimately leading to cost savings and improved sustainability.
How Truvami solves major Challenges
Increased Transparency
Truvami’s multi-protocol tracking integrates GNSS (GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS), WiFi scanning, LoRa and Bluetooth to provide geolocation. This ensures constant visibility of assets like bins and trucks, both indoors and outdoors. Positioning accuracy can be as low as a couple of meters.
Efficient Processes
By analyzing the persistent data of trucks and waste bins, efficiency in asset movement and collection schedules can be improved significantly. Additionally, geofencing and motion-triggered alerts are used to notify users of unauthorized or suspicious movements.
Effective Asset Management
Geofencing capabilities prevent unauthorized use or theft of assets. Alerts are sent when containers leave predefined zones, while location tracking ensures assets are located quickly and efficiently.
Cost reduction
Truvami’s energy-efficient trackers leverage LoRaWAN® technology for ultra-low-power communication, in some instances extending battery life to several years with hourly location fixes (Truvami® tag XL). This reduces costs by predictive maintenance scheduling and operational expenses like fuel consumption through optimized routes.
Environmental Impact
By monitoring bin optimizing collection routes, Truvami reduces unnecessary trips, lowering CO2 emissions and contributing to a greener waste management system.
Effortless Compliance
Customizable sensors track environmental conditions like temperature, pressure, humidity, and motion. Automated data collection simplifies compliance reporting for waste usage patterns or hazardous waste disposal for example WTN’s (waste transfer notes) and TRI (Toxic Release Inventory).
Return On Investment (ROI)
Truvami’s scalable solution delivers measurable ROI through cost savings in fuel, labour, and maintenance while enhancing operational efficiency with continuous insights and predictive analytics.
Seamless Indoor/Outdoor Tracking
truvami’s multi-protocol tracking technology integrates GNSS, WiFi scanning, LoRa and Bluetooth connectivity to ensure precise geolocation with high accuracy. This capability lets users track assets like trucks and bins indoors (e.g., warehouses) and outdoors (e.g., collection routes). The solution ensures uninterrupted visibility across diverse environments while minimizing the risk of lost or misplaced equipment.
Energy-Efficient Operations
truvami trackers leverage LoRaWAN® technology for ultra-low-power communication. With an extended battery life of upto several years (tag XL), the devices are ideal for remote or hard-to-access areas. This reduces the need for frequent maintenance or battery replacements, saving time and hidden operational costs.
Monitoring and Alerts
With features like geofencing and motion-triggered location updates, truvami enables detailed monitoring of asset movement. Alerts notify users of unauthorised movements or when assets leave predefined zones.
- Waste bins equipped with truvami trackers send alerts when they are moved outside designated areas or if tampering or vandalism is detected.
- Fleet managers can monitor garbage truck routes to ensure adherence to schedules and optimize operational efficiency.
- Instances of theft and damage can be quickly identified, reducing disruptions to waste collection operations and minimizing repair costs.
Customizable Sensors
truvami devices support sensors for tracking environmental conditions such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and motion. These sensors are particularly useful for monitoring hazardous or recyclable waste to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Rugged Design for Harsh Environments
Designed for durability, truvami trackers feature rugged enclosures (e.g., IP67-rated enclosure for tag XL) that protect against dust and water ingress. This makes them suitable for challenging environments like landfills, industrial sites, or outdoor collection points.
Scalable Software Platform
truvami’s cloud-based platform provides a centralized dashboard for data visualization and reporting. It integrates seamlessly with existing IT systems via RESTful APIs and offers flexible deployment options (on-premise or cloud). Organizations can start small with pilot projects and scale up as needed.
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Key Waste Management Transformations
Optimizing Municipal Waste Collection
A municipality equips its fleet of garbage trucks with Truvami tag XL trackers to monitor collection routes. The devices leverage GNSS for precise outdoor geolocation and WiFi scanning, Bluetooth, and LoRa for indoor tracking. By analyzing location data on the Truvami cloud-based dashboard, inefficiencies such as redundant routes or missed collection points can be identified. Geofencing alerts ensure that trucks stay on designated routes, while motion-triggered updates provide constant visibility. The tag XL operates reliably in harsh environments with its IP67-rated enclosure. The extended battery life of the tag XL of up to 2.5 years (1 position/hour) requires minimal maintenance. This results in optimized routes, reduced fuel consumption, lower operational costs, and improved service efficiency.
Industrial Waste Compliance
An industrial facility installs Truvami tag L trackers on its waste bins to monitor movement patterns. The devices’ multi-protocol tracking system (GNSS, WiFi scanning, LoRa, BLE) ensures accurate geolocation. Alerts notify managers when bins are moved outside predefined zones, preventing illegal dumping, and ensuring timely collection. Customizable sensors track environmental conditions like temperature and humidity for hazardous waste compliance. The scalable software platform automates reporting for regulatory adherence, saving time and reducing the risk of fines.
Enhancing Recycling Programs
A recycling company uses Truvami tag S trackers on sorting equipment to monitor operational hours and maintenance needs. The compact devices provide precise location data using GNSS, WiFi, LoRa and BLE technologies, while motion detection triggers updates during usage. Insights from the Truvami platform enable predictive maintenance scheduling, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. The lightweight design and mounting options of the tag S make it easy to attach it to equipment without interference. Additionally, geofencing alerts ensure that equipment remains within designated areas, safeguarding valuable assets.
truvami provides a transformative solution to the global waste management crisis by leveraging sophisticated IoT technology to address inefficiencies, reduce costs, and promote sustainability. Its advanced tracking devices and scalable software platform empower municipalities, businesses, and organizations to optimize their operations while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
By integrating multi-protocol tracking technologies (GNSS, WiFi scanning, BLE, and LoRaWAN®), truvami offers precise geolocation down to as much as two meters, enabling seamless indoor and outdoor tracking of assets like bins and trucks. Features like geofencing alerts, customizable sensors, and energy-efficient designs ensure operational efficiency, asset security, and reduced environmental impact. truvami’s rugged hardware is built to withstand harsh environments, making it suitable for various applications and diverse waste management scenarios.
Through optimized collection routes, reduced fuel consumption, and automated compliance reporting, truvami delivers measurable ROI for its users. It addresses immediate challenges such as lack of transparency, asset mismanagement, and high operational costs while contributing to long-term environmental goals by lowering CO2 emissions and improving resource utilization.
truvami’s versatile platform turns waste into a managed resource and positions organisations for a sustainable future. Whether you’re a municipality striving to improve waste collection efficiency or an industrial facility ensuring compliance with hazardous waste regulations, truvami offers the tools you need to succeed. With its innovative approach and commitment to sustainability, truvami is not just a solution; it’s a step towards transforming waste management for a better tomorrow.
