Southern University Saves More Than $12k in Trash Invoices in 10 Months

A Southern university was facing hauling issues with its vendor. Missed hauls, a set weekly schedule and low tonnage across multiple compactors were part of their day-to-day waste management headaches. This resulted in uncertainty about the vendor schedule and pickup times or dates.

The Compactor Monitor Solution

Multiple Pioneer Compactor Monitors were deployed across the university campus to combat this unreliable vendor. Once the monitors were trained, they started predicting the fullness of the different compactors.

Pioneer’s data allowed the university to notice that several compactors weren't getting efficient amounts. Most of them were being hauled with low tonnages. This helped them switch to an on-call pickup instead of a scheduled one.

The university instantly noticed savings in trash invoices and a significant reduction in their GHG emissions. The Pioneer Compactor Monitor also allowed them to make an optimal pickup schedule based on the occupancy levels on periods such as summer or winter break.

The Results

Haul Reduction

By implementing Pioneer’s predictive model, 49% of pickups were avoided in 10 months.

Net Savings

These avoided pickups allowed the university to save 46% on hauling costs—$12,113 in 10 months.

GHG Emissions

Sustainability was one of the biggest motivators for the university to implement a compactor monitoring system. Thanks to Pioneer’s performance the university managed to avoid 49% of its GHG emissions.

Pioneer’s Compounding Power

By adding multiple compactor monitors, this Southern university managed to significantly reduce hauling costs, pickups, and GHG emissions. In a short 10-month period, they were able to optimize its waste management process.

The Pioneer Compactor Monitor provides predictive hauling based on real-time data. Universities install monitors—with no disruption— for improved operational efficiencies during low occupancy periods and lower environmental impact.

Check out how much a monitor could save your operations with the Pioneer Savings Calculator or speak with a member of our team to learn more.

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