90%
Less CO2 emissions
Reshaping the city
With Envac, you can eliminate curbside waste pickup so that residents and visitors can enjoy fresher air, quieter neighbourhoods, and less traffic congestion. Whether you’re considering an AWCS (Automated Waste Collection System) in a new build, historical city centre, or retrofit, the Envac AWCS offers cities and residential areas a wide range of benefits over conventional truck collection.
Recycling
6 different waste fractions are managed
24/7 availability
Even in challenging weather
Higher quality of life for residents
When you install the Envac system, you can reduce an area’s need for heavy waste transport by up to 90%. The results? Fewer trucks and traffic jams, a safer and more mobile environment, less noise, and lower carbon emissions. And because the system is hermetically sealed, with optional touchless access, and sensor-driven, it prevents litter overflow, doesn’t attract rats or other pests, and won’t release potential odours.
Removing bulky waste collection vehicles and bins from residential areas minimises the risk of accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists, making the urban environment safer and more secure. With its sleek and modern design, Envac’s waste inlets also help create a more appealing area that frees up space for developers to offer more amenities, services, or green spaces.
Slashed transport emissions
Cities and regions that use the Envac system have seen their transport emissions from waste collection plummet. The pneumatic waste collection system, with its automated, centralised, and quick collection, promotes health, well-being, and broader sustainability goals.
Greater operational efficiencies, 24/7 availability
The direct cost alone of municipal solid waste collection is about 143 billion euros globally, according to the UN’s 2024 Global Waste Management Outlook. Automated waste collection drastically reduces manual labour and associated costs. It simplifies the collection process by automating it, making collection and management much more efficient and reliable, with round-the-clock availability not affected by strikes, weather conditions, or pandemic-like events.
Unlike traditional city waste collection, which isn’t based on data and analytics, the Envac system can digitally adapt to an area’s needs. Sensors that track fill levels and provide real-time monitoring ensure that waste is only collected when necessary, preventing overflow and underutilisation of resources. Municipalities can also use data insights to better manage system operational performance and create more targeted recycling initiatives.
Lower risk of work injuries and illness
Being a solid waste collector can be dangerous anywhere in the world. For example, the report Waste Statistics in Great Britain shows that the UK waste industry has the second-highest accident ratio per 100,000 workers, with most injuries coming from manual handling.
The Envac system provides workers with a better workplace environment. There is almost nothing to lift and drag, and since there is virtually no physical contact with the waste, they can avoid spreading infections or cutting themselves.
Real-time, data-driven decision-making – smart waste management
Cities worldwide are incorporating technology to monitor, collect, and process waste to minimise resource use, reduce costs, and improve service to residents. It involves using sensors and interconnected devices to gather real-time data and efficiently manage resources. Citizens, too, can use an app to view their waste volumes, get feedback on recycling habits, and get guidance on contributing to the neighbourhood’s environmental goals.
Envac’s ReFlow, a smart waste management application, can help transform waste management digitally and help your city become more efficient, transparent, and sustainable.
Save space up to 70%
The implementation of Envac’s Pneumatic Waste Collection System has the potential to decrease waste collection truck trips by up to 80% and reduce the space required for waste storage in buildings by as much as 70%. Consider the opportunities that arise from such significant space savings.
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Solutions for City and Residential
Envac provides customised waste management solutions for urban residential areas, offering municipalities and developers opportunities to optimise their needs. These tailored solutions create unique, sustainable urban spaces that cater to diverse requirements regardless of the area’s size.
Stationary waste collection
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.
Envac Sorting
Envac Sorting encourages sorting, recycling, and sustainable behaviours. Cities of any size can use Envac Sorting, which can be done either by traditional manual collection or by an automated waste collection system. They can save 50% or more on transport and collection costs versus comparable solutions.
Mobile vacuum truck
Mobile Pneumatic Waste Collection System is integrated into the vehicle instead of a fixed terminal, making it ideal for areas where a full stationary system isn’t feasible. Since its launch, thousands of residential areas have adopted this innovative approach.
City and Residential 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.
City and Residential articles
Smart cities – setting a higher standard for efficiency, cleanliness, and sustainability
Managing waste is a significant challenge for cities worldwide. Total global waste is estimated to reach 3.88 billion tonnes by 2050 as urban populations – and their waste – continue to grow.
Step-by-step guide to Pneumatic Waste Collection System
Envac’s pneumatic waste collection system simplifies everyday waste management in urban environments. By using underground pipelines, the system discreetly handles waste, helping to create cleaner, healthier, and more liveable cities while reducing the environmental impact.
World Cities Day: How Envac supports the vision of sustainable urban living
As we observe World Cities Day, Envac remains committed to supporting cities in their efforts to become more innovative, sustainable, and resilient. By embracing innovative technology and sustainable practices, we are helping cities across the globe build a brighter, cleaner future for their citizens.