Large Danish municipality saves millions on intelligent waste management
One of Denmark's largest municipalities has achieved remarkable results after implementing smart waste sensors in their 2.500 public waste bins. With an investment that has paid for itself in less than a year, the municipality has revolutionized their waste management.
"We have reduced our driving costs by 42% and CO2 emissions by 28% since implementing the sensors," says the technical manager. "Our employees no longer spend time driving unnecessary routes, and we can focus our resources where they are needed most."
Key results:
- 42% reduction in kilometers driven
- 28% reduction in CO2 emissions
- DKK 850.000 annual savings on operating costs
- Increased employee satisfaction
- Fewer overflowing trash cans in urban areas
The implementation has also led to a significant improvement in the working environment for the waste management employees. The intelligent route optimization has reduced stressful situations and provided a more structured working day. This has resulted in fewer sick days and higher employee satisfaction.
The system has also provided valuable insight into citizens' waste patterns, making it possible to optimize the placement of waste containers and adjust the emptying frequency according to actual needs. This has not only improved the level of service, but also contributed to more sustainable waste management.
Following the positive results, the municipality now plans to expand the solution to more areas and implement additional sensor technologies to optimize other parts of their operations.
