Local residents of Jiading use the intelligent waste sorting bins. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
A total of 20 intelligent waste sorting bins were put into use in Jiading’s Waigang town, Shanghai on Sept 3.
Cutting-edge technologies such as big data, artificial intelligent and internet of things (IoT) have been implemented to allow local residents to deposit their waste in the specially-designed machines.
The bins recycle low-value materials including waste plastic and paper at market prices. Each bin is embedded with an intelligent weighing module to weigh the waste and credit users with cash for their deposits through a downloadable app.
The intelligent waste sorting bins are expected to promote waste sorting and recycling in the town.