I&T Solution

Reference No.

S-0024

Solution Name

Automated Refuse Collection System with 1 chute for multi fractions

Solution Description

The design encourages and facilitates users to dump multi-recyclables at one time. The rate of return of recyclables can be encouraged. Use of automated refuse collection system can also reduce manpower and labor costs, reduce noise and smell problems, improve hygienic and environment, raise the efficiency of refuse collection at the same time. The system can be further upgraded to weigh and record refuse dumping by users in order to support municipal refuse charging system in the future.

Application Areas

Development

Education

Environment

Food

Health

Housing

Infrastructure

Technologies Used

Data Analytics

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Use Case

The system can help people to collect refuse with substantial reduction of manpower and labor costs, improve hygienic condition and living environment, reduce noise & smell nuisance and carbon dioxide discharge, raise the efficiency of refuse collection and improve the industry image of refuse collection.

The system can be adjusted easily to adapt to the forthcoming municipal waste charging system no matter by bags and weight.

With the system, the traditional 3 colour recyclable bins on each floor can be completely replaced. Manual emptying is not required at each bin. Therefore, the original space for storing recyclables can be saved for other purposes.

Company / Organisation Name

Envac Far East Ltd.

Email Address

conal.chan@envac.com.hk

Telephone Number

2869 8838

Website

www.envacgroup.com

Address

Unit 508, 5/F, Bldg. 12W, Hong Kong Science Park, Pak Shek Kok, Shatin, N.T.

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