The client is one of the leading municipal environmental service providers in Australia, delivering waste collection services across residential and commercial areas.

In this project, a leading municipal environmental service provider in Australia deployed nearly 2,000 units of an integrated garbage truck camera system, achieving traceable collection and data-driven fleet management.

Key Customer Pain Points

● Experience-based routing with limited efficiency gains
Routes were fixed or manually adjusted, often resulting in repeated trips, detours, and higher fuel and labor costs.

● Complex urban environments with high safety risks
Vehicles operate in residential streets with pedestrians, cyclists, and surrounding traffic. Combined with vehicle blind spots, this increases safety risks.

● Driver fatigue during long operations
Collection tasks are repetitive and often scheduled at night or early morning, increasing the risk of fatigue and reduced attention.

● Lack of effective traceability
Under traditional operations, there was limited evidence for incident verification. Missed collections and complaints were difficult to validate.

● Limited real-time fleet visibility
Managers lacked timely insights into vehicle status, progress, and abnormal events, affecting dispatch and overall management.

Solution

To meet the client’s needs for efficiency, safety, and management, an all-in-one garbage truck camera system was deployed. It creates a closed-loop system from data collection to backend management.

RFID-Based Bin Identification

This module enhances traceability within the waste management fleet tracking.
● Automatic bin ID recognition without manual input
● GPS-based location binding for each collection point
● Synchronized capture of on-site images and video
● Real-time data upload to the cloud platform

AI-Powered In-Vehicle MDVR 

The AI-powered MDVR is the core of the garbage truck camera system, integrating video surveillance, AI analytics, and 4G connectivity.
● AI Pedestrian & Vehicle Detection: Real-time detection of pedestrians and moving objects around the vehicle, with instant alerts to assist drivers in complex environments
● Driver Safety Monitoring: Identifies fatigue and distraction behaviors, providing real-time warnings to improve driving safety
● Forward Collision Warning: Continuously monitors the distance to the vehicle ahead and alerts drivers to potential collision risks
● Event-Triggered Video Recording: Automatically records and uploads footage during safety events, supporting incident review and liability determination

Integrated 4G Fleet Management Platform

The cloud-based platform transforms fleet operations from experience-driven to data-driven:
● Real-time vehicle tracking and status monitoring
● Visualized waste collection status (completed / pending)
● Route playback and operational data analysis
● Remote monitoring and dispatch optimization
● Centralized management of vehicles and events

Project Outcomes

● Improved operational efficiency
Optimized routes reduce repeated driving and improve productivity through data insights from the garbage truck camera system.

● Enhanced safety performance
AI detection and driver safety monitoring reduce accident risks and improve compliance.

● Traceable and visualized operations
RFID and video data reduce missed collections and support incident verification, improving transparency and trust.

● Digital and refined fleet management
Managers gain clear visibility of vehicle status, progress, and events, improving dispatch efficiency and overall control.

Client Testimonial

“We had a great experience with STONKAM. They were quick to respond, open to feedback, and easy to work with. The system is working well in our daily operations and has definitely helped us improve both efficiency and overall safety.”

FAQ

1. Can the system integrate with existing platforms?

Yes. The STONKAM fleet management platform supports standard API-based integration, depending on project requirements.

2. Why do garbage trucks need cameras?

We use mounted cameras to improve safety by assisting our drivers with rear and side-view perspectives, and documenting driving incidents and detecting overfilled and contaminated containers. 

3. How is video data stored and accessed?

The MDVR supports both local storage and cloud-based management, allowing flexible access for incident review and operational analysis.

4. Can it be deployed across mixed fleets?

Yes. The solution can be customized for different types of waste collection vehicles.

5. How does waste management fleet tracking improve efficiency?

Waste management fleet tracking allows managers to monitor routes, optimize dispatch, reduce fuel consumption, and ensure all collection points are completed efficiently using real-time data.