Stationary Pneumatic Waste Collection System

Offering safer, cleaner, more intuitive, and sustainable solutions for urban waste collection improves the environment and people’s well-being. This system is well-suited for large urban areas, residential complexes, and commercial districts.

Today, the people living on only two percent of the world’s landmass in the city are responsible for most of the world’s carbon emissions and energy consumption. With rapidly increasing global urbanisation, the pressure on our climate and resources will only get worse unless we act.

Envac’s Stationary Systems provides a fully automated waste collection solution designed for urban environments, residential communities, and commercial areas. By transporting waste through a sealed underground pipe network, this system eliminates the need for traditional bin collection, reducing noise, emissions, and traffic congestion. It offers a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable approach to modern waste management.

Integrated part of the urban infrastructure

With the stationary system, waste management becomes an integrated part of urban infrastructure, much like water, sewage, or any other essential city service. As the demand for recycling and zero-waste solutions grows, so too does the need for waste rooms, recycling stations, and frequent waste collection, along with the associated collection vehicle routes.

In contrast, Envac’s waste inlets are automatically emptied, transporting waste through underground pipes and out of the area. This eliminates the need for large bins inside and outside buildings, reducing reliance on traditional collection routes. The freed-up space can be repurposed for green areas, pedestrian walkways, cycle lanes, or even small businesses such as bike repair shops.

Real-time, data-driven, decision making

Unlike traditional city waste collection, which lacks data-driven efficiency, the Envac Stationary System intelligently adapts to an area’s needs. Equipped with sensors that monitor fill levels in real-time, the system ensures waste is collected only when necessary, preventing overflow and reducing unnecessary collections. This optimised approach not only conserves resources but also improves overall operational efficiency. Additionally, municipalities can leverage data insights to improve system performance and implement more targeted recycling initiatives, promoting a smarter and more sustainable urban environment.

Waste disposals point Air inlet valve Waste inlet Outdoor disposal point Vertical storage chute Pipes Litterbins Waste collection station Containers Fans Air outlet Cyclone Diverter valve Available 24/7/365

Waste disposals point

The indoor waste disposals points can be placed on each floor or in the entrance hall.

Air inlet valve

The Air inlet valve let transport air into the system at signal from the control system.

Waste inlet

The waste inlets are connected to an underground pipe network that transports the bags from the inlets to the waste collection station.

Outdoor disposal point

The inlets, one for each type of waste/reclables, are placed close to the building for comfort. The easier it is to dispose of sorted waste, the more will be sorted.

The sealed system removes foul smell and can be placed close to residential buildings, making littering a thing of the past. Our system reduces waste collection traffic and the noise, emissions and pollution associated with it by up to 90%, making city life greener, cleaner and more sustainable.

Vertical storage chute

This is where the bags are stored until the chute is reaching full level. Sensors in the chute send a signal to the waste collection station and an emptying circle is started.

Powerful fans, in the station, create an airflow in the pipes. Transport air is let into the system.

Pipes

The bags are transported to the collection station at 70 kph.

Litterbins

Self-emptying litterbins can be connected to the system.

Waste collection station

The waste collection station is located as far away as possible from the apartments, ideally close to a main road.

With Envac there is no longer need for trucks to drive up to each building to collect household waste, it is collected at the terminal building only.

The area becomes less noisy, the street environment safer and the air cleaner.

Containers

When a container is full, it is detached from the compactor and loaded onto a truck for transport to the recycling center, where it is emptied and returned.

Fans

Powerful fans generate the necessary airflow in the pipes to transport the waste to the terminal.

Air outlet

The transport air is filtered before release, making it cleaner than when it first entered the system.

Cyclone

In the cyclone, the transport air is separated from the bags, allowing the bags to slide toward the compactor under the combined effect of the cyclone’s and gravity.

When the waste reaches the compactor from the cyclone, a vertical tray pushes it into the container to make the most of its capacity.

Diverter valve

Once the waste reaches the terminal, it is directed to its corresponding cyclone through the diversifying valve. So, each type of waste will reach the container for its fraction.

Available 24/7/365

The resilient system is part of the smart city’s infrastructure and available 24/7/365.

Less traffic, less emissions

A comparison between the Envac system and traditional waste handling.
Based on a simulation by Sweco, Sweden.

Stationary Pneumatic Waste Collection System

Stationary pneumatic waste systems can be used in multiple ways in various settings to improve waste management efficiency, hygiene, and sustainability.

City

Waste collection in high-density areas can be improved by reducing bin overflows, minimising collection vehicle traffic, and freeing up public space for green areas, pedestrian walkways, and cycle lanes.

Healthcare

Ensures the hygienic disposal of general and medical waste by minimising human contact and improving infection control.

Airports

Streamlines waste collection in high-footfall areas, improving operational efficiency while maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.

Related projects

Our innovative waste collection system helps shape smart and sustainable cities. By reducing emissions and providing clean, green and sanitary waste inlets for both residents and commercial actors, we want to improve the quality-of-life in the city.

Cities Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain

Majadahonda

A pioneer in implementing pneumatic waste collection, Majadahonda City Council operates five collection centres and exemplifies how to improve environmental quality and urban planning in cities. By seamlessly integrating waste management, the system has improved sustainability and made life easier for residents.

Cities Trondheim, Norway

Trondheim City

Nestled in the stunning natural beauty of Norway, the city of Trondheim seamlessly blends cultural richness and architectural elegance. Trondheim’s commitment to sustainability is exemplified by its innovative waste management solutions.

Cities Gothenburg, Sweden

Karla Tower

Karla Tower – the tallest building in the Nordics – chooses a smart waste collection system from Envac to easily solve waste management and avoid heavy waste collection traffic. By integrating this innovative solution, the tower enhances sustainability and improves urban liveability for its residents.