Pneumatic waste collection

Baseline strategy · No score

It transports pipe fractions to centralized points in development with adequate density and operation.

Subject: WasteContext: Cities · Neighbourhoods · Large enclosuresCost: highEffort: highLevel: ambitiousStage: planningMaturity: context-dependent
Principle of Recogida neumática de residuos
Operating principle

How it works

It transports pipe fractions to centralized points in development with adequate density and operation.

It follows a hierarchy: prevent, keep in use, reuse, repair, recycle and safely treat only what could not be avoided.

When does it make sense?

  • Since the purchase and design, not only at the end of the process
  • With known quantities, compositions and destinations
  • Where traceable responsibilities and managers exist

How to apply it

  1. 1

    Defining what need resolves "pneumatic waste collection" and establishing a starting situation.

  2. 2

    Compare alternatives and adapt design to climate, use, regulation, affected people and available resources.

  3. 3

    Apply with clear responsibilities, check the actual result and correct unwanted effects.

Potential benefits

Reduced use of resources

Less final waste

Increased value recovery

Limitations and precautions

  • The result depends on context, design, execution and how it is used and maintained.
  • Valuation should not conceal opportunities for prevention or reuse.
  • Separate materials without a real and traceable destination does not guarantee their recovery.

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