SmartCurb: Turning Trash into Cash — A Data-Driven Revolution in Urban Logistics
CWSF · 2026 Digital Technology
Overview
Bulky waste collection is currently plagued by “phantom routes,” where heavy trucks drive through empty streets searching for items, wasting up to 32% of operational budgets and significant public funds. To address this inefficiency, we developed SmartCurb, an integrated system that replaces fixed collection routes with verified, demand-based data. By combining a resident-facing platform with a “Pre-Sweep” validation pass, the system confirms the presence of waste before collection begins, ensuring near 100% data accuracy. At the core of the system is the SmartCurb Optimization & Prediction Engine (S.C.O.P.E.), which uses image-based analysis to estimate waste volume and generate optimized collection routes in real time. Results show that cities can reduce emissions, eliminate unnecessary routes, and achieve over $200,000 in annual savings while increasing collection frequency. SmartCurb transforms a rigid, inefficient service into a precise, data-driven operation that improves both cost efficiency and service quality.
Awards (1)
- Selected for CWSF 2026
Competition history
- CWSF 2026
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