The Drakenstein municipality has recently started installing sensors on municipal waste bins and refuse trucks which will be administered by law enforcement.
According to Louis Pienaar, Drakenstein Municipality’s executive director of engineering services the municipality has fitted “radio frequency identification devices” (RFIDs) to refuse compactors.
“This technology allows us to monitor and track the movement of refuse, which helps us to optimise collection routes and improve service delivery,” Pienaar explained.
The Municipality is also in the process of installing RFID tags on municipal wheelie bins, which will help them to track stolen bins.
The key benefits of this new technology is:
- The RFID technology helps to identify whether a refuse bin was collected or not and what weight the refuse bin holds.
- In case of damaged bins, the RFID system helps to quickly identify the affected households, leading to faster response times and improved customer service.
- RFID technology on trucks will enable the municipality to streamline waste collection routes, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery.
- By collecting data on waste generation patterns, the municipality can make informed decisions about resource allocation and adjust schedules based on demand.
“Our service provider has started to install the tags on the wheelie bins, per area, on refuse collection days. Please note that the service provider’s fieldworkers are carrying the following official documentation with them, namely an identification card with the fieldworker’s name, identification number, and a photo.”
Should any member of the public wish to obtain more information regarding the fieldworkers, they can contact the project manager, Julian Adams, on 071 529 7110 during office hours.
