That could be increased as more efficient routes allow the city to downsize its fleet, although those savings could be offset if employees in new tasks are driving. According to the Victor Stanley case study, the reduced truck driving could save Pittsburgh 19,000 kg of carbon dioxide per month, the equivalent of burning 20,000 pounds of coal. "It’s to reallocate the other public works tasks."Īs an added benefit, the smart cans are supporting Pittsburgh’s ambitious climate change strategy, which seeks to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, including a 50% reduction in transportation emissions in that time. "The idea is not to get rid of any positions," Jacob told Smart Cities Dive. Now, with more than half of the city’s 2,000 receptacles replaced by the Victor Stanley cans, Jacob said the public works department can be more efficient and responsive. Sending crews to collect cans that were nearly empty ate up labor and fuel for trucks, and also left the city with no insight into how residents were using public trash cans. The smart trash can installations began in 2016 in order to reduce an under-the-radar inefficiency.
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