LiDAR-based waste management

Due to the regular delivery and movement of waste, the waste heaps on the storage areas have become dynamic constructs. Inaccurate estimates of the actual quantity were therefore inevitable. This resulted in the storage and facility capacities not always being fully utilized. The goal was, therefore, to enable a reliable and efficient determination of the material inventory using the LiDAR solution.

LiDAR Punktwolke eines Abfallhaufens — A LiDAR point cloud to capture the volume of a waste pile

With the help of the LiDAR solution for volume recording, the company gains a precise overview of the actual amount of waste. The LiDAR solution creates real-time viewable data, which is a great help in making it even easier to comply with material storage regulations for safety and risk reasons. Advantages of the LiDAR solution include time-saving, reliable data sources in the areas of storage, recycling systems, accounting and also logistics.

The LiDAR solution's sensors continuously capture a live stream of 3D data. Based on this data, the associated software calculates the volume of material in the respective boxes to the exact ton. Every change in material inventory is immediately visible. Thanks to the LiDAR solution, the company can now access a reliable data source for waste management on demand. With the help of the accurate data, the resources in the individual bunkers can be better predicted and more storage capacity can be used, resulting in better planning, utilization and control of the material recovery facility.