Monitor Your Waste,
Master Your Space!
We are accumulating trash rapidly
The U.S. leads the world in waste
generation, with each person producing
4.5 pounds of municipal solid waste
(MSW) daily, over half from residential
sources. Globally, 2.01 billion tons of
MSW were produced as of May 2024,
projected to rise by 70% in 30 years. An
average U.S. city generates 4-5 million
tons of waste annually, highlighting the
need for efficient waste management.
Effective strategies, like remote
detection of full trash cans, can cut
operational costs by up to 50%.
U.S. K-12 schools generate 530,000 tons of food waste annually, contributing to
significant ecological and monetary costs. Smart waste management is crucial, as 30-
50% of school trash is recyclable. Parks also experience waste surges, with some
generating up to 100 tons monthly during peak seasons. Tracking Trash can behaviors
will lead to improved resource allocation, staffing and waste management.
Smart trash can solutions in our neighborhood
The way we manage waste is evolving
rapidly, driven by the need for more
efficient and sustainable solutions. The
visible problems of inefficient garbage
collection schedules and overflowing trash
cans can be effectively addressed with smart
trash can monitoring. This innovative project
leverages the power of IoT technology to
transform waste management practices. By
integrating real-time monitoring and datadriven insights, it enhances operational
efficiency and contributes to both
community well-being and environmental
sustainability. We toured the newly built
Cary Downtown Park and interviewed Ted
Urbaniak, leader of Cary’s IoT product
management team.
Ted is passionate about improving residents’ lives through innovation and technology,
constantly thinking outside the box to create unique solutions. The trash can
monitoring system he developed detects overflowing garbage and monitors bin lid
conditions. Advanced sensors track waste levels in bins of various sizes, enabling realtime monitoring. As Ted puts it, “When I explain sensors to people, they always tell me
to work smarter and not harder, but I say to them we need to work harder at smarter
solutions.” These sensors transmit data on bin fill levels and lid status to a centralized
system, ensuring waste management organizations can efficiently address containers
needing attention. This disciplined approach has enhanced operational efficiency and
service in Cary Downtown Park.
In a typical town or city, the volume of
waste generated is immense. For
example, an average-sized city in the
U.S. can generate between 4-5 million
tons of waste annually, highlighting the
importance of efficient waste
management systems. Without proper
management, this volume of trash can
overwhelm municipal services, leading
to overflowing bins and related
problems. Waste management
companies can greatly reduce their
operational costs, sometimes by as much
as 50%, by remotely detecting full trash
cans.
Partner highlight
Varidx is collaborating with MyMatR to
bring integrated dashboard solutions for
smart waste management. MyMatR is
dedicated to transforming recycling
practices and enhancing waste
management through innovative
technology. Our mission is to
revolutionize how organizations handle
recyclable waste by introducing smart
waste containers that leverage artificial
intelligence (AI) to identify and sort
waste automatically at the source.
According to John Starke, CEO and
founder, “MyMatR’s AI technology quickly
and accurately identifies waste, sorting
it into the correct bin in just 3 seconds.”
Please join Varidx for an interactive fireside chat and happy hour on Sept 18th, 2024 from 3:00 - 5:00pm. More details to follow.
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store, showcasing an extensive range of
our smart sensors and technology.
Explore our diverse selection of
advanced solutions designed to meet
your specific needs and elevate your
cities’ operations.
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2511 NC-54 Ste 201, 27713, Durham
2511 NC-54 Ste 201, 27713, Durham