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.

The present invention relates to a server for measuring a waste discharge amount and managing waste collection, the server calculating, on the basis of image data of a waste collection box captured by a sensor, the volume of waste discharged to the waste collection box, using the calculated volume to update the volume of waste accumulated in the waste collection box, and recording that the waste in the waste collection box has been collected by a waste collection company if a collection signal of the waste collection box is received from a terminal of the waste collection company, and thus the waste of all affiliated companies can be continuously tracked and monitored.

An apparatus for the separate collection of rubbish includes a containing structure provided with an internal compartment in which there are a plurality of rubbish collection containers and at least a first and a second aperture for access to the internal compartment from the outside, in order to introduce the rubbish.

Methods, non-transitory computer readable media, and waste collection apparatuses are disclosed that provide artificial intelligence based waste management and optimized waste collection scheduling. In some examples, an artificial intelligence model can be used to classify images of waste and determine whether a correct waste type is deposited in a collection bin. In other examples, utilization data is periodically received via communication network(s) from a waste collection device within a collection area. The utilization data is determined from sensor data obtained at the waste collection device. A waste collection schedule is determined for the waste collection device based on the utilization data for the waste collection device and stored historical utilization data for other waste collection device(s) within the collection area. The determined waste collection schedule is then provided to an operational management device via other communication network(s) to facilitate more efficient waste collection for the collection area.

A waste collection system (10) includes one or more waste containers (20) for receiving waste (50), a server system (100) for receiving one or more signals via a wireless communication network (70) from sensor arrangements (30, 40) included on the one or more waste containers (20) for sensing a waste status of the one or more containers (20). Beneficially, the server system (100) is operable from receiving the one or more signals to compute an optimal strategy for one or more waste collection vehicles (150) to collect waste from the one or more waste containers (20). The waste collection system (10) is capable of supporting a competitive bidding arrangement for implementing collection of waste (50) for the one or more waste containers (20).

Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for dynamically adjusting sensors for use in compactors and receptacles. A receptacle first sends a signal from a transmitter on a first module in a receptacle to a receiver on a second module in the receptacle, wherein the first module is located on a first inner wall of the receptacle and the second module is located on a second inner wall of the receptacle, and wherein at least part of the first module and the second module is located a distance above a bin inside the receptacle. Next, the receptacle determines a signal-detection characteristic including a signal detection status or a number of signal pulses associated with a signal detection. Based on the signal-detection characteristic, the receptacle determines an operating condition of the receptacle, the operating condition including a fullness level or an obstruction level associated with the first or second sensors.

A method includes receiving data from a device, the data includes at least a first amount of a first type of waste. The method includes comparing the data with a profile including historical waste data from a location, and sending notifications to the device based on the comparing operation. The notifications include information relating to the data and the profile. The device communicates the notifications to a user. The method may include receiving first goals from the device, and determining second goals based on community waste averages. The profile may include the first goals and the second goals. The method may include sending recommendations to the device based at least in part on the data and the profile. An exemplary device includes at least one sensor associated with a waste receptacle, which may be a computer vision imaging sensor.

Disclosed are a module apparatus for garbage collection and an operation method for the module apparatus. A module apparatus for garbage collection, according to the present invention, comprises: a case which is provided so as to be attached to a garbage receptacle and has a first hole on the lower end; an integrated circuit module which is accommodated inside the case; a battery for supplying power to the integrated circuit module; and a sensor unit which is electrically connected to the integrated circuit module and is for sensing the volume of garbage accumulated inside the garbage receptacle, wherein the first hole is aligned with a second hole formed on the garbage receptacle and the detection unit detects the volume of the garbage through the first and second holes.

Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for dynamically adjusting sensors for use in compactors and receptacles. A receptacle first sends a signal from a transmitter on a first module in a receptacle to a receiver on a second module in the receptacle, wherein the first module is located on a first inner wall of the receptacle and the second module is located on a second inner wall of the receptacle, and wherein at least part of the first module and the second module is located a distance above a bin inside the receptacle. Next, the receptacle determines a signal-detection characteristic including a signal detection status or a number of signal pulses associated with a signal detection. Based on the signal-detection characteristic, the receptacle determines an operating condition of the receptacle, the operating condition including a fullness level or an obstruction level associated with the first or second sensors.

A system, method and device for waste measurement for garbage truck fleets operated by waste pickup service are provided. The waste measurement device comprises one or more visible light cameras; one or more volume sensors; and a controller. The waste measurement device is deployed in front of a hopper of the garbage truck and the device is configured to measure the waste volume in the hopper using the volume sensors. The method calculates the waste volume emptied from the waste container by at least subtracting the measurement of the volume in the hopper before loading from the measurement of the volume after loading. The system manages the waste pickup services having garbage truck fleet with the waste measurement devices. The system optimizes and monitors the system operation conditioned upon the measurements provided from the waste measuring devices.