Lessons learnt

Understanding judicial restrictions about who can collect and where the waste should go as well as the topic of tenant consent (GDPR) are essential. Energy consumption for operating the installation is higher than expected. However, a substantial reduction of the energy consumption is expected after preforming a minor upgrading of the technology. The upgrading will have a positive impact on the CO2 emissions as well and reduce them even further.

The solution reduces traffic related to garbage collection, which results in CO2 savings. Less space for waste handling also means more shared recreational spaces. Incentives for and feedback from tenants improves the outcome of the solution and patience is needed to encourage tenants. Technology is sophisticated and requires trained staff.

Upscaling & replication potential

As the technical installation of the system is straight forward, the most important factor is securing the infrastructure for the waste sorting once it has been collected. Judicial restrictions must be understood in order to build a database on waste deposited. Tenant information campaigns help with acceptance.