Envac Insights

Envac Automatic Waste Collection System (AWCS) is a practical approach to managing urban waste. The system not only streamlines waste management processes but also brings a multitude of benefits to urban environments, making cities cleaner, safer, and more sustainable.

The PAYT (Pay As You Throw) strategy is an innovative approach to managing waste that promotes environmental awareness and individual responsibility. This system entails a fee that users pay based on the amount of waste they dispose of in designated containers for different types of waste. In essence, the more one throws away, the higher the cost.

The Expo Park Automatic Waste Collection System (AWCS) has successfully operated for 25 years, achieving its initial objectives. Several improvements have been proposed to prepare for the next 25 years, including upgrades in mechanical infrastructure, user identification, AI integration, energy efficiency, and aesthetic renovation. These improvements will enhance waste management services, reduce electricity consumption, and increase the system’s longevity.

Bergen, a city located in Norway, is renowned for its historical city centre featuring narrow streets and wooden buildings. The city has taken a groundbreaking approach to preserving its cultural heritage by adopting an underground pipe-based waste collection system provided by Envac.

Optical waste sorting is a modern, efficient, and environmentally friendly method of recycling that utilises advanced camera systems, sensors, and machine learning algorithms to swiftly and accurately identify and sort various types of waste materials for efficient disposal or recycling.

Ever since we installed our first waste management system in the 1960s, ingenuity has been at the core of what Envac does. In this video, Niklas Forestier, System Manager at Envac Group, tells us how Envac’s system plays an integral part in the Smart City.