The 6 Most Innovative Waste Technology Systems垃圾分类六大技术创新

萨拉·奇法尼

Today， you can use tech for nearly everything—including taking out the trash. Not only can smart waste collection systems help to cut costs， but they can help to reduce your business’s environmental impact. From trash can sensors to self-sorting trash cans， garbage collection has never been so high-tech.

1. Monitor waste with OnePlus Systems

The OnePlus Metro from OnePlus Systems is an ultrasonic trash can sensor that lets you know how full your waste container is at all times. And the Wasteforce Platform allows you to easily monitor the capacity of your container from anywhere， providing detailed analytics to help your business or organization track your waste. Having complete visibility of your container can help to reduce the costs that come with overfilling a dumpster. This data can also help reduce fuel emissions by optimizing trash pickup schedules.

2. Streamline trash pickups with Ecube Labs

Operating all over the world， including North and South America， Europe and the Middle East， Ecube Labs is an innovative company providing eco-friendly waste technology for various sectors. Their solar-powered trash compactor—CleanCUBE—can hold up to eight times more garbage compared to non-compacting bins， reducing collection frequency up to 80 percent. Their ultrasonic fill-level sensor—CleanFLEX—helps waste management companies increase collection efficiency by up to 50 percent.

Other smart waste technologies from Ecube Labs include an integrated fleet management tracker and CleanCityNetworks， a cloud platform that combines waste container monitoring， route optimization， data analytics and fill-level forecasting.

3. Track your trash with Compology

Based in San Francisco， CA， Compology provides image-based trash can sensors that automatically monitor fullness and contents. On top of that， the device features GPS tracking to help optimize driver routes and fuel efficiency along with tilt monitoring， which records when a container gets picked up and put down.

This smart waste technology system allows roll-off haulers to manage container inventory， build better routes and even accept orders through automated text messages. And for front-load haulers， the software automatically determines which containers need service each day， then schedules routes and evenly distributes jobs to drivers.

4. Recycle electronics at ecoATM Gazelle kiosks

With over 2，800 kiosks in malls， large retailers and grocery stores across the U.S.， ecoATM offers instant payment for old electronic devices.  This smart waste collection system is a convenient option for managing e-waste， helping divert more than 14 million smartphones and tablets from landfills. Simply bring your old devices to the kiosk nearest you and your device will be properly recycled or refurbished for resale.

Consumers looking to trade in devices can receive a quote based on the condition and type of gadget. And if you’re looking to purchase， Gazelle’s online marketplace offers great deals on gently used electronics.

5. Trash smarter with EvoEco

Next on the list of fancy garbage cans is the EvoBin from EvoEco. This smart waste bin tells you which items should be composted， trashed or recycled at your organization. As objects are tossed into the bin， a scale system detects the change in weight and triggers a customizable message that slides， scrolls or pops onto the screen. The content can be modified to show items that are typically tossed at your specific venue. This smart waste system offers a dynamic， educational experience designed to reward users for responsible waste disposal.

6. Let your trash sort itself with Bin-E

Bin-E is a smart waste container that automatically recognizes， sorts and compresses waste using a camera， sensors and artificial intelligence. Once the device identifies the material， shape and color of the waste， it is distributed into the appropriate bin within the container—plastics， paper or glass. After that， the waste is compressed so the total volume can be up to five times less. Once full， this self-sorting waste bin automatically notifies your trash collection company. This allows for collection routes to be optimized for improved fuel efficiency.

Not only does Bin-E solve the problem of improper waste sorting， but it also tracks and sends data about the collected waste to an integrated cloud. Your business can then use this information to identify consumer consumption patterns and determine more eco-friendly product options.

如今，科技几乎无处不在，甚至能用在倒垃圾上。智能垃圾收集系统不仅有助于降低企业成本，更能减轻企业对环境的影响。从垃圾箱传感器到自动分类垃圾箱，垃圾收集技术达到了前所未有的高度。

1. 用OnePlus系统监测垃圾

OnePlus Metro是OnePlus系统开发的一款超声波垃圾箱传感器，使用者可随时了解垃圾箱的剩余空间。不论身在何处，都可以通过Wasteforce平台轻松监测垃圾箱容量。该平台还提供详细分析，帮助企业或组织追踪垃圾处理情况。垃圾箱的完全可视化有助于降低解决垃圾溢出问题的成本。平台提供的数据还能用于优化垃圾清运时间表，以减少清运车燃油排放。

2. 用Ecube Labs简化垃圾清运流程

Ecube Labs是一家创业公司，为各行各业提供环保的垃圾处理技术，业务覆盖全球，包括北美、南美、欧洲和中东。该公司生产的太阳能垃圾压缩箱CleanCUBE所能存放垃圾的数量是普通非压缩垃圾箱的8倍，垃圾收集频率最多可降低80%。超声波填充程度传感器CleanFLEX可帮助垃圾管理公司将垃圾收集效率提高50%。

Ecube Labs还开发了其他智能垃圾处理技术，包括集成车队管理追踪器和CleanCityNetworks云平台，该平台集垃圾箱监测、垃圾车路线优化、数据分析和垃圾箱填充程度预测为一体。

3. 用Compology追踪垃圾

Compology公司位于加州旧金山，生产的基于图像的垃圾桶传感器可自动监测垃圾桶的剩余容量和内容物。更重要的是，该设备的GPS追踪功能可以优化清运车的驾驶路线、燃油效率，另外，设备的倾斜监测功能可以记录垃圾箱的装卸过程。

对于滚装式清运车来说，这一智能垃圾处理技术系统能管理垃圾容量，更好地进行路线规划，甚至可以通过短信自动接受订单。对于前置式清运车来说，该軟件每天可以自动测定哪些垃圾箱需要清运，然后规划路线，将任务均分给各个司机。

4. 用ecoATM的Gazelle回收机回收电子设备

ecoATM在美国各地的商场、大型零售店和杂货店拥有超过2800台回收机，使用者将废旧电子设备放入其中后，能实时收到回收费。这一智能废弃物回收系统为电子垃圾管理提供了便捷选择，从垃圾填埋场分流了1400多万部手机和平板电脑。只需把废旧电子设备带到最近的回收机，设备就将得到妥善回收或被翻新后再售。

想以旧换新的用户会收到一张根据设备状况和设备类型开列的报价单。如果想直接购买，Gazelle在线市场有很多物美价廉的二手电子产品供用户选择。

5. 用EvoEco智能处理垃圾

EvoEco生产的EvoBin是一款风格别致的垃圾箱。这一智能垃圾箱会告诉你，所在机构哪些垃圾应该降解处理，哪些应该丢弃或回收。把垃圾扔进垃圾箱时，称重系统会检测到重量变化，然后触发一条特别订制的信息，它会在屏幕上滑动、滚动或弹出。后台会定期修改信息内容，以显示该特定场所的用户经常扔哪些垃圾。这一智能垃圾处理系统提供了一种富有教育意义的动态体验，鼓励用户负责任地进行垃圾处理。

6. 用Bin-E自动分类垃圾

Bin-E是一款智能垃圾箱，能够使用摄像头、传感器和人工智能自动进行垃圾识别、分类和压缩。当设备识别出垃圾的材质、形状和颜色后，会将其按塑料、纸张或玻璃分别扔进垃圾箱内对应的垃圾桶中。之后，垃圾会被压缩，总体积可减少至原先的五分之一。垃圾箱一旦装满，会自动通知垃圾收集公司，这样一来，可以优化垃圾收集路线，提高清运车燃油效率。

Bin-E不但可解决垃圾分类错误的问题，还能跟踪垃圾收集信息，将数据发送至集成云系统。企业可以通过这些信息识别用户消费模式，选择生产更加环保的产品。

（译者单位：复旦大学）