The transition to a clean world is a high priority in Norway. The number of underground containers is growing rapidly there. And more and more collectors are also keen to add VConsyst’s smart technology. Because with this future-proof software and electronics, collection can be managed and administered as desired. We are happy to catch you up.

Smart payment system

In Norway, waste separation is taking off. In cities such as Kristiansand, Oslo, Bergen and Ålesund, VConsyst placed as many underground containers for all kinds of household waste. These include glass, biowaste, paper, plastic and residual waste. Erwin Rollema, manager international business: “In Bergen, citizens receive an access pass. The less residual waste you dump, the less you pay. This strongly encourages waste separation.” To facilitate this approach, the collector’s payment system is linked to the VConsyst access control system. In this way, the necessary data for the back office are continuously available and manageable.

7 x more storage capacity

Together with its collection partner in Bergen, Sikring, VConsyst launched a press system for underground containers. The novelty is an outright first for Norway’s second-largest city. “We have recently been able to equip the containers with a screw press. This advanced press compresses the volume of plastic waste to a minimum, explains Erwin Rollema. “Because of this innovation, you can put as much plastic in this one container as you normally would in eight underground containers.” The insert column retains the same design.

Prepared for the future

The Norwegians enjoy working with VConsyst. A choice that has everything to do with product quality and customization. Just the container itself, the standard in the market, impresses. It is composed of extra-thick, galvanized steel plates with a durable powder coating that together form one robust, fully welded unit. All containers get standard sensors and other technical preparations on board. That makes any desired step toward optimizing collection easy. They like the idea in Norway, because developments there are also rapid.