Multifamily Property in Texas Increases Average Load Weight by 60% in One Year
A multifamily community in Texas was struggling with inefficiencies in its waste collection process. The property was paying for multiple hauls each month, even though the compactor was rarely near capacity. As costs rose and loads stayed light, the management team began searching for a more data-driven way to manage their waste program.
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A multifamily community in San Antonio was struggling with inefficiencies in its waste collection process. On a 1x/week haul schedule, the property was paying for multiple hauls each month, even though the compactor was rarely near capacity.. As costs rose and loads stayed light, the management team began searching for a more data-driven way to manage their waste program.
The Solution
The property installed the DSQ Pioneer Compactor Monitor to track compactor fullness and understand real usage patterns. Once in place, the monitor started learning from the site’s activity and established an optimal hauling rhythm. Using predictive compactor monitoring, the system determined when the compactor would reach its target fullness. That let the property move from a 1x/week schedule to on-call hauling.
The monitor’s insights revealed that hauls were occurring too frequently and far below optimal capacity. Adjusting the schedule based on real-time fullness data led to fewer truck trips, heavier loads, and immediate savings.
The Results
- 34 hauls avoided annually
- Average load weight increased +60%
- $13,000 annual savings on trash invoices
- Fewer truck trips and lower emissions
By relying on the compactor fullness monitor, the property improved efficiency while reducing environmental impact. The change showed how smart trash monitoring can cut waste costs across multifamily portfolios.
About the DSQ Pioneer Compactor Monitor
The DSQ Pioneer Compactor Monitor uses real-time data to learn from each location’s waste patterns and predict when a compactor will reach its desired fullness. This lets properties move from fixed schedules to on-call hauling, with no more low-tonnage hauls or wasted trips.
Its easy installation and data insights make it a powerful tool for multifamily managers seeking to reduce hauling costs, improve operational efficiency, and advance sustainability goals.
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