Optimising waste routes with AI-powered planning

At Linkroad, we helped a leading company in the environmental services sector transform its waste collection operations through advanced route optimisation. By combining AI algorithms, real-time data, and smart logistics, the company reduced operational costs, cut CO₂ emissions, and improved service efficiency. This project demonstrates how the utilities and energy sector can leverage data and AI to deliver more sustainable, efficient, and resilient services.

Client Leading company in the environmental services sector

SectorUtilities & Energy

CompanyDecide

Year--

Project 1

Waste collection route optimisation

Objective: To optimise urban and commercial waste collection routes across multiple regions, reducing operational costs, maximising vehicle and staff efficiency, and ensuring compliance with service times and regulatory requirements.

Leveraging Data & AIData Analytics AI-driven AutomationIntelligent Operations

Challenges

Managing a large number of variables and real-time constraints.

Ensuring compliance with collection schedules and service frequencies.

Reducing costs and emissions without compromising service quality.

Our approach

Decide, part of the Linkroad ecosystem, developed an advanced optimisation algorithm that integrates demand data, vehicle capacity, schedules, and regulations. The solution generates optimal collection routes in seconds, simulates multiple scenarios, and dynamically adjusts operations in case of incidents. With built-in map visualisation and analytics tools, it empowers decision-makers with actionable insights to streamline operations.

Outcomes

Significant reduction in kilometres travelled and planning time.

Direct savings in operational costs and fuel consumption.

Improved flexibility and responsiveness to incidents.

Enhanced sustainability through lower CO₂ emissions.

This case illustrates how companies in the environmental services sector can harness AI-powered logistics to optimise operations, reduce environmental impact, and increase service efficiency. With Decide and Linkroad, utilities and energy organisations can turn complexity into opportunity through intelligent route optimisation.

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