Cities

Konza Technopolis is one of Africa’s most ambitious smart city projects, leveraging technology to address urban challenges. By integrating Envac’s pneumatic waste collection system, the city is setting a new standard for clean, efficient, and sustainable urban living.

The Heukseok Xi project exemplifies the seamless fusion of luxury living and sustainable urban development. By integrating cutting-edge waste management technology with premium residential features, the complex elevates the everyday lives of its residents and contributes to South Korea’s long-term sustainability goals.

After an environmental programme was drawn up for Hammarby, including rigorous sustainability targets and the most innovative environmental solutions as part of what would later become known as the ‘Hammarby Model’, Envac was appointed to demonstrate the value that pneumatic waste collection add to a contemporary urban environment.

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.

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.

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.

H Firsitier I’Park in Gangnam, Seoul, is a prestigious development of 74 buildings, ranging from 4 to 35 floors. The Envac system ensures a clean environment in this thriving business hub. Spanning 399,741.70 sqm, the site features a fitness centre, swimming pool, daycare centre, and a 12,000 sqm central park.

Place Vendôme is committed to establishing an innovative and sustainable city aligned with Lusail’s broader vision. In pursuit of this goal, they have implemented a standalone pneumatic waste collection system (PWCS) to serve the mall’s waste management needs. The PWCS operates using a network of underground pipes to transport waste directly from the retail outlets and hotels to a central waste collection point.

25 years of Expo Park: From World Exposition to Modern Sustainable District. Once the heart of Expo ’98, this vibrant area has evolved into a model of urban sustainability, where smart infrastructure, including Envac’s waste collection system, supports a cleaner and more efficient cityscape.

King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, empowers businesses with access to advanced office infrastructure and sustainable smart city solutions. Envac’s system improves efficiency, cleanliness, and environmental responsibility in this thriving financial hub.

Yantai Hammarby Eco City is a sustainable smart city spanning 880,000 square metres. It is inspired by the global eco-city model of the Hammarby Sjöstad project in Stockholm. The city is designed to prioritise environmental harmony and integrate smart waste management to support a high-quality urban lifestyle.

The UK’s first pneumatic waste collection system, saving space and boosting recycling rates. Seamlessly integrated into Wembley Park’s vibrant urban landscape, it enhances public spaces, supports sustainability goals, and sets a new benchmark for modern city living.

The City of León required a waste solution to serve a historical city without compromising its traditional charm and enable the collection of a large volume of waste without disrupting the atmosphere of this popular tourist destination.

Envac was selected as waste collection technology partner in order to share the skills, knowledge and expertise gained through being a part of one of Stockholm’s most high-profile developments to date, Stockholm Royal Seaport – Sweden’s blueprint for sustainable development.

The Jabal Omar Project is a significant urban development project in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, that aims to provide modern and comfortable accommodations for pilgrims visiting the Holy Mosque and the Kaaba.

Jewel of the Creek is a 1 million sqm mixed-use development in Port Saeed of Deira, on Dubai Creek’s north shore. Combining residential, commercial, hospitality, and recreational spaces, it will transform the area into a vibrant urban hub and a key Dubai landmark.

Lusail City is Qatar’s new smart city. The Marina District is designed with sustainability in mind and features green spaces, sustainable building practices, and energy-efficient infrastructure.

Implementing Envac’s Pneumatic Waste Collection System saved the developer time, space, and costs associated with manual waste collection. At Jumeirah Beach Residence, this innovation improves urban efficiency while preserving the area’s premium living experience.

During the busy summer months, when this popular tourist destination is crowded 24/7, the system efficiently transports approximately 60 tonnes of waste per week. This eliminates the need for collection vehicles in crowded areas, preserving Nyhavn’s charm while ensuring cleanliness and sustainability.

Yuhua Estate in Jurong is a pilot for the HDB Greenprint project, transforming an ageing public housing estate into a ‘Green Neighbourhood’ with modern infrastructure that enhances waste management and promotes sustainable living.

Envac presents an inlet with weighing feature for the food waste, based on the concept of the “pay-as-you-throw” system and a contactless inlet with card access.

Today Vitoria has 6 pneumatic waste collection systems – the last taken into operation in November 2020. The Arretxabaleta system covers the needs of 34,800 dwellings, the equivalent of 107,200 inhabitants.

This is the first and only existing pneumatic system in New York City. Envac have also delivered systems to New Jersey and to the Disney World leisure complex in Orlando (Florida).

Envac has greatly reduced the labour intensity of local cleaning workers. It saves the work and cost of collecting waste layer by layer in the high-rise residential buildings.

Envac helped Beijing’s Tongzhou New Town on the way to achieving the region’s goal of better air quality by reducing the number of waste collection vehicles on the streets.

Tianjin Eco-City is a groundbreaking development underpinned by visionary goals including a desire to create a city that is socially harmonious, environmentally friendly and resource efficient.

Proud of its historical city centre, with narrow streets and wooden buildings, Bergen has taken steps to safeguard its cultural heritage from fire. By opting for pipe-based waste collection instead of traditional bin-based collection, Bergen has become a global trailblazer.

Envac was appointed as waste collection partner because of its strong record of adding technological and environmental value to the buildings and communities it serves.

Its predicted density, in parallel with governmental plans to make Sejong the country’s second largest administrative city after Seoul, led to the decision to integrate Envac’s system within the fabric of Sejong city’s urban infrastructure.

Bay Square is a mixed-use complex situated in Business Bay, Dubai comprising 12 medium-rise residential and office buildings connected through a basement car park.

The Envac system replaced 70-80 waste collection vehicles with an underground pipe network, supporting GIFT City’s traffic management plan while creating a blueprint for future-proofed waste collection in India.

Through RFID technology and the subsequent data gathered, residents know – and better understand – their waste footprint due to the feedback they receive. It also provides the municipalities with actionable insights.

Envac is one of a number of select technologies to showcase Australia’s commitment to sustainable development and innovation that includes smart lighting, real time traffic management systems and high-speed fibre connections.

When Stora Ursvik, known as `Sundbyberg´s green corner’, decided to minimise traffic in the area they appointed Envac to build on its reputation as a “sopsugskommun” – a pneumatic waste collection municipality.

By prioritising sustainable waste collection at Barking Riverside London, we improve efficiency, cut carbon emissions, improve traffic safety, and create a cleaner, greener community. With 460 Envac waste inlets replacing 19,000 traditional bins, the project also features the UK’s first super shredder for cardboard.