Connectivity Playbook

WASTEMANAGEMENT

BENEFITS OF IOT FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT

Traditional With IoT

IoT has progressed significantly in the last 10 years so how does this affect your waste management?

Manual measurement and collection methods for bins and dumpsters

Remotely monitored sensors detect fill-level and status of containers and bins

Performance tracking of collection crews and driving routes

Automated audit requirements for health & environmental reporting

Security risks when collecting data in hazardous waste disposal

Difficult traceability of disposal routes due to missing consistent data collection

Allow for new services such as container search, alarms, access-control or on-demand pick-up

Reduced cost and effort due to data-driven pick-up planning and route optimization

Rigid routes and fixed pickup plans leading to disposal shortfalls or empty runs

ADVANTAGES OF IOT ALONG THE VALUE CHAIN

Sensor manufacturers

Differentiate from their peers by simplifying the connectivity decision

making for the rest of the value chain in the industry vertical.

Governments and municipalities,

enterprises or independent waste

management providers

Use smart waste management solutions to reduce operating costs, enhance business

processes and improve safety or offer advanced services for their citizens.

Application service providers

Develop new applications for end customers in the industrial vertical through access to aggregated data.

Bin and container

manufacturers (OEMs)

Differentiate from others by being able to offer a pre-connected product from the beginning, simplifying their customers’

connectivity decision and operation.

Waste management solution providers

Offer data-based services to their customers, helping them make their disposal processes more

efficient and turn disposal data into valuable business insights, e.g. for inventory management.

AN OVERVIEW OF IOT APPLICATIONS

Public waste bins

Public bottle banks

Public paper banks

Residential waste bins

Residentials waste container

Industrial waste container

Security containers

Measure fill-level and integrity of public waste bins in order to optimize pickup plans.

Measure fill-level and integrity of public bottle banks in order to optimize pickup plans or to allow for immediate pick-ups.

Measure fill-level and integrity of public paper banks in order to optimize pickup plans or to allow for immediate pick-ups.

Measure fill-level and integrity of residential waste bins to optimize pick-up plans. Some solutions also allow for secured access for authorized persons only

Measure fill-level and integrity of residential waste containers to optimize pick-up plans. Some solutions also allow for secured access for authorized persons only..

Track and trace of high value containers in order to remotely monitor status (fill-level) and integrity. Containers also send notifications or alerts in case of malfunctions or irregular usage.

Track and trace of containers with high protective data trash in order to constantly monitor guarantee the safety of the asset.

Understanding the applications of IoT are important to ensure that you can connect to what you need.

SOURCES: ANALYSYS MASON, BEECHAM RESEARCH, 1NCE

Status monitoring: Identifier, Fill-Level Usage data: Usage patterns, pressure, voltage etc. Location: GPS localisation or other

IoT use case Transmission ExplanationTypical data

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2G

a common option for waste management solutionsprovides widespread coverage is sufficient for basic functions that sensors provide e.g. on smart binsmultiple solutions operate with a battery that is charged by a solar panel

3G (LTE)

a viable solution for more advanced waste management solutions, such as connecting drivers’ phones and tablets to central systemsnot required for basic functionality

Bluetooth or short range radio signals

can send data when a receiving device is within range e.g. each bin can have a radio fitted that connects to a dustbin lorry when it passes

NB-IoT

specifically designed for simple, static sensor type applicationswill likely become a leading connectivity option for smart waste binscheaper and provides the required bandwidth, in addition to having more operators committed

LTE-M

possible long term alternative to 2G, though the use of NB-IoT might be more widespread

LoRa, Sigfox

suitable connectivity options for smart bins, particularly in terms of costchallenge is that companies that want to offer connected bins will want a solution that works in all countries, and not just a subset of countries/regions

MAPPING APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSTo support your connectivity solutions uncover what applications 1NCE can provide for your business.

SOURCES: 1NCE, STATISTA, BEECHAM RESEARCH

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Residential waste bins

Security containers

Industrial waste container

Public paper banks

Public bottle banks

Residentials waste container

Public waste bins

National(fixed objects)

National(moving objects)

International(fixed objects)

International(moving objects)

Fully covered Depends on use case

CHECK LIST FOR CONNECTIVITYSince players in the waste management market are increasingly looking to improve and streamline their solutions they are driven by the following requirements:

Requirement Market situation Less suited for 1NCE Lifetime Fee

Smart bin companies and environmental service companies, especially in the private sector, are driven by costs and efficiency. In order to develop a feasible business case for smart waste solutions the costs for connectivity must be foreseeable over the lifetime of the devices. Also most use case only transmit small messages.

Specialized smart bin manufactures are often interested in a single connectivity partner for multiple countries. They will not want to source lots of connectivity contracts. Also industrial waste containers may be used on different locations over a larger area.

Waste assets may have lifetime cycles of up to 10 years. A foreseeable price model as well as the comfortability that the connectivity provider will be around within that given time are important factors.

Some assets are located in the underground or in deep basements. Thus some solutions will rely on good deep-indoor-coverage that technologies like NB-IoT or LTE-M support. Also these technologies are cheaper and more energy efficient.

Data & pricing

Coverage

Longevity

Future-proof technology

SOURCE: ANALYSYS MASON, VDC RESEARCH, 1NCE

High data ratesHigh bandwidthBroadbandIndividual pricing

Operational models that rely on monthly recurring charges

Dedicated networksBespoke security solutions

Mobile broadband 4G, 5G Satellite based connectivity

Low data ratesLow bandwidthNarrowbandLifetime Fee price model (pre-paid) – turns OPEX into CAPEX

2G, 3GNB-IoT or LTE-MeSIMMultimode functionality

Public cellular based networks with proven reliability and stabilityTier-1 operator networksIPSec

Multi-national roaming capabilities for the same price

Best match for 1NCE Lifetime Fee

THE 1NCE PROMISE Offering simplicity to the value chain

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1NCE is the first dedicated Tier-1 carrier providing fast, secure and reliable IoT network connectivity for low data B2B applications. As a native IoT company, 1NCE offers a “connect and forget” connectivity service that is well suited for waste management solution. This convenience gives sensor manufacturers, OEMs, solution providers, system integrators and application service providers an easy addition to their solutions to quickly build the needed revenue stream from their customers. 1NCE offers a predictable cost of connectivity to the value chain via its 1NCE Lifetime fee that covers all relevant costs that occur within the lifespan of the solution; costs such as SIM card, data volume, monthly fees, activation fees, roaming charges and license fees for using the connectivity management platform to manage and control your waste.