Movable integrated system for waste collection, including a container structure, adapted to be installed at least partially above ground, the structure including a plurality of access doors to a plurality of waste collection compartments or containers contained in the container structure that are made of two-dimensional modular structure; the container structure integrates a waste compaction unit supplied by a respective access hatch and transferring compacted waste into the collection containers.

A system is disclosed for autonomously removing waste from a plurality of receptacles at separate locations within a service area. The system may include a service vehicle, and a plurality of transporters. The plurality of transporters may be configured to autonomously move the plurality of receptacles to the service vehicle.

A system is disclosed for autonomously removing waste from a plurality of receptacles at separate locations within a service area. The system may include a service vehicle, and a plurality of transporters. The plurality of transporters may be configured to autonomously move the plurality of receptacles to the service vehicle.

The garbage bin device provides a lid section that can be totally unlatched from the bottom section, along with an overlap of the bottom section to avoid closing difficulties and to limit odor emanation. Pivoting handles are positioned to provide for balancing the device. A bottom opening with accordion door and t-handle operation provides for emptying the bin device as desired, whether through lid top or bottom side. A gable and arched top also provide for additional clearance for taller items. An indicia is provided for the lid section lid front, whether user or distributor supplied. A rear top overlap further protects against odor emanation. Latches assist in preventing animal invasion.

A waste storage device and corresponding waste sorting method. The waste storage device may include compartments for storing waste; an acquisition unit that acquires at least one characteristic of a piece of waste that is to be stored in the waste storage device; a processor unit that obtains data identifying the waste from the characteristic; a communications unit that sends the identifying data to a remote server and that receives data in response; and an advice supply unit that delivers sorting advice to a user. The sorting advice may come from the data that was received in response and it may identify at least one of the compartments of the waste storage device into which the piece of waste should be stored or placed by the user.

Disclosed are embodiments that relate to apparatus for compacting materials. The apparatus comprising a mechanical linkage designed to be mounted within the interior of an existing waste receptacle, a compression surface operably connected to the mechanical linkage, and a motor operably connected to the mechanical linkage, wherein the motor is capable of extending and retracting the mechanical linkage, thereby lowering and raising the compression plate. Some embodiments will take advantage of integrated sensors and processors in order to capture and analyze large amounts of data related to the compactor operations. This data may lead to refinements and greater efficiency in the waste disposal processes.

A receptacle is disclosed for containing waste. The waste receptacle may have a container with at least one opening, and a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of rubbish being deposited through the at least one opening. The waste receptacle may also have a public-use device operatively connected to the container, and a controller in communication with the sensor and the public-use device. The controller may be configured to selectively provide access to the public-use device based on the signal.

In an embodiment, a refuse container comprises a camera in electrical communication with a computing processor that is included in one or more computer processors. A radio is in electrical communication with a computing processor that is included in the one or more computer processors having the ability to transmit and/or receive data wirelessly. The digital camera is positioned relative to an included refuse collection point in a manner that allows one or more of an image of a refuse item to be captured as the refuse item enters the refuse collection point and an image of a recycler as the refuse item crosses the aperture threshold.

In an embodiment, a refuse container comprises a camera in electrical communication with a computing processor that is included in one or more computer processors. A radio is in electrical communication with a computing processor that is included in the one or more computer processors having the ability to transmit and/or receive data wirelessly. The digital camera is positioned relative to an included refuse collection point in a manner that allows one or more of an image of a refuse item to be captured as the refuse item enters the refuse collection point and an image of a recycler as the refuse item crosses the aperture threshold.

A secured smart container is disclosed for collecting green waste products including operational functions for collection, video surveillance and monitoring capacity. The secured smart container may include one or more programmable logic controllers. Operational functions are performed by electrical components including sensors to determine green waste deposits characteristics and contents. Operational functions are further adapted to send and receive data, operationally wirelessly, and configured and adapted to utilize solar derived electric power and, optionally, electric power from other sources. Embodiments provide constant 24 hour/7 days a week video surveillance and alert monitoring capabilities. Disclosed systems and methods include collection and transportation of waste contents from the container to a processing subsystem. Disclosed systems may also include a monitoring system for monitoring the collection of green waste product, delivery of the same to the processing subsystem and tracking to and throughout final processing of the green waste product and handling personnel.