Underground Refuse Systems (URS) – Innovative Waste Management Solutions

Underground Refuse Systems

The future of urban waste management

Challenges FACED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES

IMPROVE VISUAL IMPACT

Each household now needs multiple bins in order to segregate waste for collection. These not only take up considerable kerbside and garden space but also are a very visible presence.

INCREASE EFFICIENCIES

With more household bins to empty, collection rounds are taking longer, requiring a bigger fleet, more staff and continual bin maintenance.

BETTER STREET HYGIENE

Surface bins, if overloaded, or not used properly, can attract unwanted pests and cause unpleasant odours.

BOOST RECYCLING

Not every household can accommodate additional bins for recycling, meaning that valuable resources are lost to residual waste collection.

TACKLING BIN DISPUTES

Local authorities spend a great deal of time in resolving issues when one resident’s bin has been wrongly filled by another household.

ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE

Local authorities have an important role in delivering carbon emission reductions, particularly in the area of transport. Increasing recycling rates is also a priority as well as reducing contamination of valuable recyclates.

MOBA TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLES URS OPERATION

URS

HIGH-PERFORMANCE AND PRECISE SYSTEM APPLICATIONS FOR URS

With over 50,0000 smart container implementations throughout Europe, moba’s powerful, flexible and expandable URS technology, can be configured to each customer’s needs.

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INTELLIGENT Technologies FOR THE SMART CITIES OF THE FUTURE

MOBA Solutions

FILL LEVEL SENSOR

The wireless FLS-2 fill level sensor is a key component of a URS system as it records and monitors the contents of waste containers. This means that these containers are only emptied when they need to be, saving time and money as well as reducing vehicle movements and harmful emissions. The sensor is easily installed into the lid of a container and is maintenance-free. It transmits real-time data to the back-office so that collections can be organised more efficiently.

CONTAINER SERVICING & REPAIRS

When fitted with our Filling Level Sensors, containers are only emptied when they are close to full. This allows Local Authorities to operate more efficiently by saving manpower, fuel and CO2. With MAWIS Pocket, in combination with our powerful C6K handheld computer, operatives can receive service updates on each container in order to manage cleaning, servicing or repairs.

CONTAINER WEIGHING & RFID

Locate and manage every bin, container and asset with our high-performance RFID identification and system. Our on-board Mobile Weighing & RFID systems then accurately identify and weigh each container, with realtime data sent to the back office.

SERVICE PLANNING,REPORTING & BILLING

MOBA’s powerful MAWIS software is the complete waste management solution for every aspect of URS operation and maintenance. It optimises collection route planning and allows collection operatives to both receive and report back operational issues, from which detailed reports can be generated. In doing so, it maximizes collection profits, identifies maintenance issues, provides proof of service and manages citizens access to bins, including that for nonpaying customers. By closely monitoring the volume of recyclates, Local Authorities can provide more focused recycling tips through the Citizen APP.

CITIZEN APP

The allows users, including citizens and businesses, to communicate directly with those responsible for the URS collection and cleaning. It can be configured to the needs, types of service and requirements of each local authority. In addition to this, the APP allows the Local Authority to inform citizens about collection dates, recycling tips and the nearest containers to them via a map. The APP allows users to include photos to inform the Local Authority of incidents or damage, so that swift action can be taken. Furthermore, the APP also encourages participation in recycling programs. It can also allow for a pay per use systems to be implemented.

ACCESS CONTROL

Our Keymaster waste lock unit means that only citizens with the correct user identification can access the waste unit. This is done through RFID technology using either our SmartTag or Smartcard devices. Keymaster is robust and lightweight and features ultra-low battery consumption.

APSE / Liverpool City Council URS Framework

Decide between the WiFi-based network with the MOBA CLOUD Gateway WiFi, the SIM solution MOBA CLOUD Gateway Mobile or the top model MOBA Operand On-board Computer with a display and an extraordinary bandwidth of further functionalities including a CANopen architecture.

The Framework

Liverpool City Council, in collaboration with APSE, has created a multi-lot procurement framework which brings market-leading suppliers of Underground Refuse Solutions and associated equipment and services together in one place. The framework is designed to be flexible to cater for individual requirements and is available to all Public Sector Organisations across the UK.

MOBA Technology

With more than 50,0000 smart container implementations throughout Europe, MOBA has been an active participant in helping to develop the APSE framework and specifically by shaping the technology requirements needed to operate and manage URS implementations.

First Implementations

The first phase of URS implementations in Liverpool has already begun. The scheme has been designed to create a cleaner waste solution for 27,000 terraced households, in 140 locations, which do not have the space to use a wheelie bin. The first URS bins went live in September 2022.

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GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION & LOCAL SERVICE

In addition to our headquarters in Germany, MOBA is represented by its subsidiaries in Europe, USA, South America, India, Asia and Australia, and by a worldwide dealer network in all key markets in the sectors it serves.

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