Introduction:

Technology has always played a key role in shaping our present and creating a smarter, more seamless version of our daily lives. One of the most prominent and widely recognized innovations in modern scientific communities that has significantly impacted our lives in recent years is the Internet of Things (IoT). This technology is used to automate numerous daily operations, making them more efficient, scalable, and convenient. In turn, this enhances individuals’ quality of life, provides greater comfort to communities, and contributes to the development of smarter, more connected cities—what we commonly refer to as Smart Cities.

Today, let’s explore one of the most notable features of these smart cities: the management of urban cleanliness through advanced waste collection and disposal systems.

How Waste Management Used to Operate and What Developments Did It Witness?

In the past, waste management followed a traditional approach where garbage trucks would routinely patrol designated areas, checking which bins were full and needed emptying. When a truck bin reached full capacity, it was transported to the disposal site without coordination with other trucks in the area. This often led to inefficiencies, such as multiple trucks covering the same routes only to find already emptied bins, while other areas were neglected entirely. This lack of organization wasted time, effort, and public funds. Additionally, there was no real-time insight into the fill levels of trucks, their operational efficiency, or route optimization during collection hours. As a result, implementing smart systems to track and manage waste collection fleets became an urgent necessity.

Today, thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT) and its remarkable ability to transmit real-time data and connect an unlimited number of devices and sensors within a unified network, modern smart waste management systems are being adopted across first-world nations and forward-thinking countries striving for a smarter, digitally advanced future—including, of course, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Tatawwar’s Waste Management Solutions

As always, at Tatawwar Global for IT, we strive to bring the latest technological advancements to our beloved nation, enhancing the quality of life across all cities in the Kingdom. In line with this vision, Tatawwar has introduced its smart waste management solutions, which leverage real-time data collection from waste containers using sensors, surveillance cameras, and tracking devices. These technologies provide precise insights into the fleet’s waste bins, enabling real-time data analysis, informed decision-making, and continuous performance optimization.

Tatawwar has ensured full compliance with local laws and regulations set by the relevant authorities overseeing commercial activities. This commitment not only builds trust with both government entities and clients but also secures official support for our fleet management and tracking solutions.

Recently, Tatawwar obtained official licenses from the Riyadh and Jeddah municipalities to provide waste tracking and management solutions. Our efforts will continue until we acquire approvals from all municipal authorities across the Kingdom, ensuring that fleet operators everywhere have access to our intelligent, high-performance tracking solutions. With these cutting-edge tools, businesses can achieve complete control over their vehicles in real time and with minimal effort.

As for waste management solutions by Tatawwar and their features, they include the following:

• Real-time container tracking with precise location mapping.
• Data analytics on container speed, route, and driving behavior, with remote control capabilities.
• Weight sensors to monitor each container’s load and efficiently direct empty ones.
• Waterproof internal and external cameras for tracking container movement and behavior, integrated with the waste management platform.
• Advanced compaction sensors to monitor waste compression inside the containers.
• Disposal event readers to track waste dumping activities.
• Internal fill-level sensors to measure how full each container is.

These features enable efficient container management by dynamically optimizing routes based on container location and status, allowing for real-time navigation and complete control from the central management system. Additionally, the system provides detailed reports and analytics for clients and, when required, government transportation authorities.