Apartment community in Georgia saves over $40k in annual hauling costs

A large apartment community in Georgia operated two compactors on a rigid twice-weekly schedule. Despite variable occupancy and seasonality, pickups stayed fixed, leading to light loads, increased line-item fees, and higher-than-necessary trash invoices. The team wanted a compactor monitoring system that could right-size service without disrupting resident experience.

The Solution

Both compactors were equipped with the DSQ Pioneer Compactor Monitor. As the trash monitor learned usage patterns, it began predicting when each compactor would hit target fullness and shifted the site from scheduled to on-call hauls. Its predictive technology made it easy for the team to verify performance and align pickups with actual demand.

The Results

• 92 hauls avoided annually
• Over $40,000 in yearly savings, with the site team noting “almost 10k a month” once the program ramped
• Fewer fuel and environmental surcharge line items due to fewer invoices

By trusting the compactor fullness monitor, the community cut costs, reduced truck traffic, and improved sustainability with smart trash operations.

About the DSQ Pioneer Compactor Monitor

The DSQ Pioneer Compactor Monitor uses real-time fullness data and predictive models to determine when a compactor will reach desired capacity. Properties can move from fixed schedules to on-call service, eliminating low-tonnage hauls and wasted trips. Easy to install and operate, the bin monitor provides the data clarity property teams need to lower hauling costs, boost operational efficiency, and reduce emissions.

DSQ Pioneer provides:

• Predictive hauling technology
• Real-time data insights
• Compactor fullness measurement
• Proactive haul scheduling

Schedule a call with our sales team and see how the monitor benefits your operation!

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