Monitoring fill levels increases efficiency

Remote monitoring of all types of containers can significantly reduce inspection costs and maintenance, which is particularly useful information for used glass containers. It is not uncommon for waste glass to simply be left next to overfilled containers (also known as littering ) and have to be removed manually by waste disposal staff. This could be avoided with a fill level monitoring system.

In addition, personnel and emergency vehicles can be deployed more efficiently and resources can be used more sensibly. This saves time, money, fuel and therefore CO2 emissions. Fill level sensors are therefore a clever way of transforming conventional waste garbage cans into so-called "smart bins". Their use can also contribute to new types of digital services, which in turn have a positive impact on people and nature.

In addition to waste management, level sensors can also be used in agricultural businesses, warehouses, the manufacturing industry, by operators of winter sports facilities, building cooperatives, civil defense, etc.

The infrastructure for smart waste management can be set up quickly. Once a suitable LoRaWAN network has been set up, various applications can be implemented with little effort. A few gateways are often enough to equip an entire city with LoRaWAN coverage.

All that remains to be done is to attach the sensors to the corresponding containers and connect them via the LoRaWAN network server, and the first steps towards a smart city can begin. And the great thing is that once the network has been set up, it forms the basis for countless other smart applications - from intelligent street lighting to the irrigation management of green spaces. Everything is possible with the right sensors.