The Hailing district of East China's Taizhou city is actively implementing an innovative waste classification management model, a process it began in recent years.
The model includes a garbage bin cleaning center, a zero-carbon recycling house and multiple smart waste collection kiosks.
The facilities are interconnected through a cloud-based waste classifications center, making data easily accessible.
Currently, the district has installed 27 cleaning centers, eight zero-carbon houses and 158 smart collection kiosks.
The smart kiosks address the issues faced by traditional waste stations by enabling 24-hour waste disposal without the need for human supervision, thereby reducing labor costs and improving efficiency.
Residents can use facial recognition and touch-less disposals, earning green points for disposing of daily necessities through an automatic weighing system.
Solar panels on the kiosks generate about 2,100 kilowatt-hours annually, reducing carbon emissions by 700 kilograms.
The zero-carbon recycling houses categorize recyclables into five types, provide immediate feedback on weight and value and offer cash and points rewards.
Each recycling house can recycle up to 2 metric tons daily, with solar panels generating 7,200 kWh annually, thereby reducing carbon emissions by 2.4 tons.
An artist's rendering of a zero-carbon recycling house in Hailing district. [Photo/WeChat account: meisuzwgj]
The cleaning centers use a fully enclosed automatic cleaning system, processing 60-70 bins daily without causing secondary pollution. The cloud center integrates data from all systems, enhancing digital supervision and management efficiency.