1. On-board weighing systems
WRAP
20/7/16

2. Content Drivers Benefits Applications Overview Limitations
Main competitors
Future

3. Bin weighing systems

4. 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

5. 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?

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

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

8. Weight vs volume aspects of commercial collections

9. 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!

10. 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

11. 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

12. Tracking

13. Geo-fencing

14. Outputs

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

16. 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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