Innovation4Waste at Waste Expo with IOT for waste collection
25.04.2025The Internet of Things is transforming urban waste management by addressing process inefficiencies and reducing operational costs. From May 5 to 8, Innovation4Waste will be exhibiting in Las Vegas for Waste Expo 2025 on booth 980, the leading trade show in North America focused on solid waste, recycling and sustainability, held at the Convention Center.
IoT solution for tracking roll-off containers
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Innovation4Waste is the new Partitalia brand that develops IoT waste tracking solutions using advanced and Cloud-based technologies, optimising the collection, the quality and the traceability of waste deliveries, with more than 2400 customers across Europe and worldwide and over 15 000 connected devices.
In the U.S., the company will present its “Smart Waste Management” IoT ecosystem, which includes a comprehensive portfolio of ‘connected’ solutions to meet the needs of different scenarios.
Smart Waste Management: IoT ecosystem for waste collection
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The waste emergency and the challenge of efficiency
According to estimates from the World Bank, as reported in the 2018 What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050 report, global waste production is expected to reach 3.4 billion tons per year by 2050 – a significant increase from the 2.01 billion tons generated in 2016.
In addition to implementing proper recycling procedures, it is essential for local governments to adopt efficient collection models that reduce costs and support better planning of waste management activities.
“With IoT technology, Innovation4Waste is committed to enhancing the efficiency of waste collection from a logistical perspective, reducing costs without changing the workflow,” says Marco Bavastrelli, Chief Operating Officer at Innovation4Waste.
Vehicle-mounted RFID reader for waste collection
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Real-time data to optimize collection
Among the innovations being showcased in Las Vegas is Asset Track-ID, the IoT solution for tracking roll-off containers, which monitors container location in real-time, communicating bidirectionally with the Cloud and remotely managing devices. Easily integrable with third-party applications, the asset tracker allows for quick location of lost or misplaced containers, helping to avoid costly replacements. The continuous monitoring system also enables prompt action in case of anomalies, supporting a more effective waste management approach.
Innovation4Waste’s offering also includes IoT solutions for RFID data collection in curbside waste pickup, which ensure traceability of the delivery and automatic and reliable data collection. These include high-power vehicle-mounted RFID readers that are stand-alone, ultra-durable, and capable of operating in extreme environments – automatically identifying authorized containers. And then the new Discovery Mobile, the evolution of the first wearable RFID reader for waste collection, ergonomic and lightweight, that has gained strong traction across the European market over the years.
Marco Bavastrelli, Chief Operating Officer at Innovation4Waste
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The data collected through these IoT solutions is transmitted to the Cloud in real-time and can be used for effective planning of field operations. “More efficient resource management is now possible thanks to the integration of IoT solutions tailored to different contexts,” adds Bavastrelli. “Simplifying waste tracking and making data-driven decisions allows for optimized operational planning and encourages citizens and businesses to reduce the amount of waste they produce, ultimately lowering environmental impact.”
