The EcoPoint collection model allows for broader and more direct “at source separation” across the community. The line-up of surface, semi-underground or underground refuse collectors is scalable, as the needs of the community or neighbourhood requires. Valuable energy, time and infrastructure are tied up by door-to-door collections in high density communities of town-homes or row-homes for example. Considerable savings and carbon reductions can be achieved with convenient EcoPoints, accessible anytime, serviced anytime. With state legislations, to introduce more direct separation at the door, the task of managing multiple single household containers becomes increasingly challenging. A typical town-home community of 100 residential addresses for example, can be serviced efficiently with the strategic placement of 5 communal EcoPoints. Controlled and monitored access, as well as monitored filling levels, allow the management of EcoPoints in a sensible manner. EcoPoints are already a key feature of many “smart city” initiatives. Data collection and waste tracking are instantly uploaded. Reward programs such as consumer payback schemes, can be associated with reverse vending machines at select EcoPoints. EcoPoints are a cost-efficient solution for communities where recycling options are limited, or worse yet, the cost has deterred the municipality from services or expanding existing services. Where the communities have good, and convenient solutions to separate and manage their waste streams, the idea to participate in recycling is proven to have a wider acceptance.Contact us to find out how EcoPoints can reduce waste management budgets and simultaneously expand recycling options in your municipality. With our industry and academic partnerships, we can assist in identifying the community’s challenges in collecting and recovering from residential and commercial waste streams.