On-board weighing systems WRAP 20/7/16

Content Drivers Benefits Applications Overview Limitations Main competitors Future

Bin weighing systems

Difficulties in data collection Collection round tare/site numbers not adequate Estimates by volume highly variable Not weights & measures approved Risk of damage to kit Manual handling Cost of manoeuvring Samples rather than on-going measurements Multiplying up increases the risk of error for policy support projects and Local Authority guidance

Benefits on on-board weighing Improving knowledge: weight per bin /location weight per stream location of containers collection timings service costs health and safety – overloading targeted sales and improved efficiency Helping to understand if the service charge level is appropriate considering disposal cost and profit?

Main providers include… ACMS Moba Terberg VWS/purgo PM onboard Retrofitting bin-lifters and software packages (CRM, billing, tracking)

Current applications Trade waste collections Rewards/incentives Flats PAYT - internationally

Weight vs volume aspects of commercial collections

Expansion in trade waste OBW Majority of larger trade waste providers have OBW Few L.A.s <7% Need for accurate estimates for trade contracts Reduced consultancy support to review trade yields Avoid price re-adjustments at point of contract change Businesses turnover regularly Commercial risk in not pricing correctly Customers are demanding it!

Development of on board weighing systems Historically static weighing – added time Improvements in technology Under-body weighing & bin weighing Use of load cells Last 10 years seen growth in dynamic weighing Sensors retro-fitted to bin lift IR check of bin size RFID Weights & Measures approved

Data and applications Collecting data onsite: Bin weight pre-empty Bin weight post-empty Net weight GPS co-ordinates RFID Then transmitted from vehicle to modem Converted into bespoke software package Reports run and exported Access via tablet/phone Live feed access via webportal

Tracking

Geo-fencing

Outputs

Limitations Cost Retrofitting lifters Commonalities in containers (need to be lifted…) Range of accuracy (0.4 - 1kg for domestic, 1 to 5kgs for bulk bins) Calibration Use of appropriate software/outputs Need for W&M approval

Future ? Steady growth expected for trade waste applications Smaller companies and Local Authorities squeezed and left with the customers nobody else wants? Trickle down effect Costs decline Links to other software e.g. routing Increased use in LA flats/HMO collections Charged garden collections with RFID Increased requirement in contracts; NHS, retail, hospitality sectors, education etc. Government waste policy influences

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