The Future of Waste Collection is IoT
At IFAT 2026 in Munich, Innovation4waste – a Partitalia brand – presented its IoT ecosystem, developed to identify, monitor, and optimize every stage of waste collection.
In an international landscape shaped by the climate crisis and supply chain vulnerabilities, technological innovation in waste management acts as a strategic lever to ensure higher-performance processes and a tangible reduction in emissions. In response to these global challenges, Partitalia’s new brand will present its exclusive IoT ecosystem, comprising access control systems, RFID readers, fill-level sensors, and asset trackers, all integrated into the cloud. “By ensuring total traceability and continuous control of platforms and devices, this infrastructure allows for the digitalization of the waste collection process, providing the necessary tools to make data-driven decisions and optimize operational efficiency,” the company underlined.
“To support the transition towards more sustainable waste management, the starting point is the accurate tracking of waste,” Marco Bavastrelli, Export Sales Manager at Innovation4Waste was quoted. “The goal of our IoT solutions is to digitalize the waste collection process, providing greater visibility and operational control without disrupting existing workflows.”
IoT solutions for smart access control
ID-Access is a smart access control system designed to monitor and manage waste disposal, suitable for street bins, and recycling centers. “This ultra-resistant, low-energy smart lock restricts access exclusively to authorized users, providing an accessible and secure experience through various certified identification methods: RFID/NFC badges, barcodes, QR codes, Web Apps, or WhatsApp.” Utilizing a bidirectional communication protocol based on 4G and NB-IoT connectivity, the system would enable remote access management and transmit certified data to the cloud, ensuring high security standards. As reported, the solution is completed by an advanced platform that offers 360-degree visibility of every user’s disposal activity, alongside the capability to configure opening systems remotely.
IoT Solutions for PAYT systems
There are also IoT solutions for Pay-As-You-Throw systems, encouraging the proper sorting of waste. These include Discovery Mobile, the first wearable RFID reader (available in LF and UHF frequencies) that certifies collection without disrupting operations, and BlackIP, a vehicular UHF RFID antenna with a configurable reading distance of up to eight meters, which simplifies automated door-to-door tracking. BlackIP transmits real-time data on readings, timestamps, and anomalies to the cloud via Keasyboard, a keypad equipped with 4G/NB-IoT connectivity. “Featuring GPS technology and an IP67 rating for operation in harsh environmental conditions, these PAYT IoT solutions ensure reliable data collection and transmission, alongside full remote configurability,” Innovation4Waste gave account.
IoT Solutions for asset monitoring
Finally, IoT solutions for asset monitoring were exhibited at IFAT 2026. “SmartLevel Matrix is an optical sensor featuring Time of Flight (ToF) technology, designed for ultra-precise fill-level detection in bins to optimize waste collection operations,” the company informed. “The tracking of assets, such as compactor containers and roll-off containers, is managed by Asset Track-ID. Equipped with an accelerometer, the device monitors movements or stops in unauthorized geographic areas – customizable via the platform – in real time, preventing loss and theft. Thanks to 4G/NB-IoT technology, GPS, and a long-life battery (lasting over eight years) these solutions ensure constant, uninterrupted visibility, reducing operational costs and service disruptions.”
(Published in GLOBAL RECYCLING Magazine 2/2026, Page 34, Photo: Innovation4Waste)
