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Connected Tracking for Waste & Recycling Operations

Connect collection vehicles, roll-offs, containers, and bins in one platform. Monitor routes, asset location, service activity, and fill levels to improve verification, utilization, and collection efficiency.

RFID Bin Tracking Roll-Off GPS Tracking Route History Logs

Designed for waste and recycling operations

COMMERCIAL HAULERS MUNICIPAL FLEETS ROLL-OFF OPERATIONS RECYCLING COMPANIES
Overview

Track Waste Containers, Roll-Offs, and Bins in One System

Start tracking and monitoring all of your waste containers, roll-off dumpsters, residential, and industrial waste bins with our industry-leading RFID bin tracking solutions, powered by our waste container tracking software. Instantly streamline your entire operation with real-time inventory of all your assets, service history, and save time and money while delivering superior customer service.

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Gain Visibility & Control

Track delivery dates and times effortlessly. Automate your inventory management by monitoring each asset and its duration at the customer’s site, eliminating the need for cumbersome paper logs and manual searches.

Improve Operational Efficiency

Efficiently track dumpster pickups and drop-offs, including details such as time, location, and the responsible truck and driver.

Settle Billing Issues

Ensure precise billing by leveraging real-time, up-to-the-second data. Gain full visibility into your inventory, allowing you to swiftly resolve any billing discrepancies.

Hardware

Optimize Waste Collection using RFID & GPS

Enhance your operational efficiency by deploying Active RFID tags or Passive RFID Tags on all your roll-off containers, dumpsters, or waste bins. Gain instant visibility into their last known locations and monitor the duration of their presence at the customer’s site.

01 Passive RFID Bin Tracking Passive RFID tags

Passive RFID For Bin Tracking

RFID Bin Tracking optimizes waste collection operations by automatically logging location and collection events through integrated RFID tags placed on bins.

  • Ideal for residential bins or roll-offs depending on the ratio between assets and trucks and operational requirements.
  • Designed for use with a Piccolo IoT telematics unit with a high-powered passive RFID reader installed in cabin and Passive RFID tags mounted on assets/bins.
  • IP67 Waterproof enclosure.
02 Active RFID Bin Tracking Active RFID integrated with fleet management

Active RFID For Roll Off Container Tracking

Track roll-off containers and assets using RFID tags mounted on the asset and a Piccolo IoT telematics unit installed in the vehicle.

  • Ideal for roll-off containers and assets.
  • Designed for use with a Piccolo IoT telematics unit installed in cabin and RFID tags mounted on assets.
03 Solar Air Tracker waste-container tracking diagram: Bluetooth detection by any smartphone provides Fleet.Net location history No monthly cellular subscription required

Solar Powered Air Tracker

The Solar Air Tracker is a solar-powered BLE asset tag for outdoor roll-off containers and equipment. Nearby smartphones detect and relay the detection time and approximate location to Fleet.Net; it does not provide continuous real-time GPS tracking.

  • Integrated solar charging keeps the internal rechargeable battery topped up under outdoor ambient light.
  • Bluetooth detections provide last-known location.
Solution details

Connected Waste Operations

Route History

Instantly review where your asset traveled, when it stopped, and the exact path it took. Route History provides a clear, timestamped record for full operational transparency.

Route History

Locate Containers and Review Time at Site

Use the appropriate RFID or GPS tracking configuration to review each roll-off, dumpster or bin’s latest reported location, movement history, service history and time at customer or yard locations.

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Document Collections and Customer Service

Associate supported container identification with vehicle location, timestamps and service activity to create a clearer record of when and where collection or delivery work occurred.

RF Tag Log Report with pickup timestamps and events; vehicle names and addresses redacted

Review Daily Pickups

Review daily pickup totals by vehicle and date to compare collection activity across your fleet. Use the report’s date filters and export options to support operational reviews and service planning.

Daily Pickups report showing dates and collection counts with vehicle names redacted

Monitor PTO and Lift Activity

Use supported vehicle inputs to record PTO engagement and lift activity alongside vehicle location and time. Operations teams can review collection activity and investigate incomplete or disputed service.

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Review Collection Routes and Stops

Replay collection routes with timestamped stops and supported pickup activity to review completed work, investigate missed service and improve route planning.

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Review Collection Activity with Multi-Camera Video

Connect supported MDVR, backup, side and body camera views to review collection activity, investigate incidents and improve visibility around waste vehicles. Camera layouts depend on the selected configuration.

Wireless Links MDVR Camera System for waste trucks brings a new video dimension to your fleet, allowing you to capture up to 8 video channels and stream them to the Fleet.Net Cloud, providing you a complete 360° view of each and every truck within your fleet.

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Multi-camera Fleet.Net live view from a waste collection vehicle

Rapidly Identify and Respond To Theft

Establish a geofence boundary radius or even nested boundaries, and receive alerts upon exit or entrance of these boundaries. This enables swift response to unauthorized movement and other critical conditions that could compromise your valuable assets.

Rapidly Identify and Respond To Theft

Built for Waste and Recycling Operations

Configure tracking, RFID, sensors, video and Fleet.Net workflows around commercial hauling, container rental, municipal collection and recycling operations.

Commercial Dumpster Rentals
Roll-Off Scrap Containers
Municipal Trash & Recycle Fleets
Hazardous & Medical Waste Bins
Construction Site Debris Roll-Offs
Custom Configuration

Configure the Right Waste Tracking Solution

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We’ll tailor the vehicle and container hardware, connectivity, sensors, cameras, reporting, and rollout plan to your operation.

✔ High-volume BLE tag options lower per-asset costs.
✔ Heavy-duty PTO monitoring for lift events.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a waste management system using RFID?

A waste management system using RFID tracks your assets such as roll-off containers and bins, with the help of RFID chips placed on these assets to identify and track them.

How can I monitor waste collection?

RFID chips placed on waste bins identify and monitor waste collection such as waste pickup.

Will I be able to Lower Diesel / Fuel Cost?

Tracking the usage of your waste vehicles, powered assets, and unpowered assets with engine diagnostics and maintenance alerts will automatically remind your team about oil changes and maintenance checks on tires and other components. You can use this feature to properly service vehicles and assets, reduce costs, and avoid breakdowns. Depending on usage, you will be able to customize maintenance alerts for each vehicle and asset.

Am I be able to extract reports?

Comprehensive yet simple reporting system allows you to analyze various aspects of your fleet, for example: Exact data on pick-up /drop-off of roll-off container, asset or bin including when and where and by which truck and driver, Length of time on a route, distance traveled, unplanned / planned stops, Last location, Speed and direction of waste fleet, Fuel Report , Engine diagnostics including battery level, RPM and odometer and many more!

How much does a tracker cost?

The cost depends on your specific requirements and features and volume. Speak to us today to get a price quote.

How can I track my roll-off dumpsters?

Identify & Track your roll-off dumpsters & containers with our RFID GPS waste management solution. Place RFID chips on each roll container and dumpster to gain location visibility and improve inventory control.

How can I avoid theft of my roll-off dumpsters?

You are able to set a geofence boundary radius and get alerts upon exit/entrance of boundary and on sudden vibrations.

How can I improve my waste management churn?

Improve waste management churn by implementing the tracking solution for your roll off container and dumpsters. You will right away be able to see and account for your inventory. This will allow you to better bill your customers and know where your assets are at all times.

What are the benefits of tracking roll-off dumpsters or containers and bins?

The benefits of tracking roll-off dumpsters or containers tracking include improved churn on services, boosted profitability and continuously knowing where roll-off containers are located for enhanced asset security.

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