In some cities, residents must pay to throw their garbage away in city-owned collection bins. This is often facilitated via IoT trashcans, which detect client subscriptions based on a contract or rate card. From there, collection works the same way. Cities send garbage trucks along pre-determined routes to collect the garbage and empty the collection bins.

However, with Mobile / Cellular connectivity, these IoT trashcans can be configured to tell garbage collectors when collection bins are nearly full or when they’re still relatively empty. This means they’ll be able to avoid unnecessary collection stops and prioritize areas where bins are fuller. Not only does this make garbage collection more efficient, but it also impacts quality of life for citizens in a variety of important ways.