Multi-family property in Texas increases average load weight by 60% in one year
A multi-family community in Texas was struggling with inefficiencies in its waste collection process. The property was paying for multiple pickups 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 multi-family community in San Antonio was struggling with inefficiencies in its waste collection process. On a fixed weekly hauling schedule, the property was paying for multiple pickups 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 hauling technology, the system determined when the compactor would reach its target fullness, allowing the property to move from fixed scheduling to smarter, data-backed on-call pickups.
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 demonstrated how smart trash monitoring can optimize waste operations and lower 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 enables properties to transition from fixed schedules to on-call hauls, preventing low-tonnage pickups and 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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