New solar-powered smart bins are to be launched in Sheffield to help meet the city’s environmental goals.
The 35 Bigbelly smart bins are intended to enhance the cleanliness of streets and cut carbon emissions, as well as boosting hygiene and minimising pest issues through their enclosed design.
Delivered by Sheffield City Council, Amey, and Future Street, the project involves the use of off grid solar energy and contributes to Sheffield’s broader environmental goals by providing a substitute for diesel powered collection miles.
According to the council, the move will free up vehicles and crews to complete priority tasks, with the bins’ smart technology ensuring that unnecessary collections are lowered by 80%.
Of the 35 bins that will be rolled out across the region, 20 are due to be placed in the city centre.
Cllr Joe Otten, Chair of Environmental Services & Regulation Policy Committee, said: ‘We want Sheffield to be a place people are proud of, and this is another step toward creating cleaner, greener public spaces for everyone.’
Greg Cutts, Territory Manager UK at Future Street, added: ‘Deploying these 35 Bigbelly smart max stations across the city centre, north, and south will drastically improve street cleanliness and deliver a vastly more efficient, data-driven service for residents.’
