Abstract

Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Fleet OptimIzation
Track: Real-Time Data and Sensor Networks
Authors: Sal Aguilar

The City of Los Angeles provides solid waste & recycling collection to 1.3 million residents, using 2.3 million cans & 720 trucks. The City systems have improved customer service. Zonar system provides auto verify of truck inspections & real time GPS. One system outcome is service verification, using real-time GPS with Zonar’s Ground Traffic Control, & ESRI’s Server Extension, GeoEvent Processor. The real-time GPS provide the data triggers used to better operations and services.