How did RFID Technology Revolutionize Waste Management?

What is RFID Technology?

RFID technology or radio-frequency identification systems are digitized in tracking, identifying, and collecting data. There are basically two parts of RFID technology: RFID readers and RFID tags. The system is based on the wireless integration between the reader and the tag.

So what are RFID tags? RFID tags are intelligent data storage; Moreover, they can transfer the data throughout an RFID reader. The system basically consists of three steps: collect, read, transfer. The readers need to scan the tags or be near distance to take the collected data. There are two types of RFID tags, passive and tags. The difference between the two types is that active tags are powered by batteries, while passive tags do not need a battery because the reader powers them.

Disposing of RFID readers and Tags requires a different procedure. To find out more on how RFID works and how we can recycle using RFID tags and RFID readers, continue reading here.

What are RFID tags used for in daily life?

RFID tags and readers have commonly used technology in everyday life. When you first hear the name, it may sound unfamiliar or new; on the contrary, RFID was invented in 1983, so it has been in our lives for almost 40 years. Sometimes we don’t realize how easy it has been since RFID entered our lives. It can be shocking to discover the helping hand RFID has given us. Let’s give some examples of our daily RFID tech:

• Contactless credit card payment is maybe the most popular RFID technology in our lives.
• Vehicle parking stickers are another popular one that we benefit from.
• The healthcare industry is also aware of the importance of RFID, from tracking surgery equipment, controlling staff and patients, and more
• RFID is used in the music sector; the famous brand Fender implements its guitars with RFID chips and enables the owners to track their guitars. 
• People have recently started to implement RFID tech chips for their pets. This way, tracking them is possible in case of a loss or illness.
• Entertainment centers like casinos implement RFID chips to their poker chips to prevent cheating.
• High-end and expensive jewelry tracking is also managed with RFID technology.

As you can see, RFID is used in areas from health to music. RFID asset tags play a key role in different industries. Keep reading to learn how RFID changed the waste and recycling industry.

RFID Tech in waste management solutions

RFID tags and RFID readers are game-changers in the waste management industry. Its integrated system can easily be installed and managed by operational managers. Vehicle RFID reader can adapt to your waste collection operations and increase operational efficiency. Evreka uses the latest technology for the RFID solution. The readers and tags are designed to fit all operations, are easy to install, and are highly resilient to different conditions. They can transfer not only current data but also the completed tasks are available on the dashboard. RFID systems can alert the managers’ thanks to integrating RFID asset tags, RFID readers, and Evreka Dashboard.

RFID tags are installed in waste containers and RFID readers to waste collection trucks. RFID technology enables managers to:

• track all information from the dashboard
• Monitor truck locations and asset locations
• View incidents and take actions before the damage becomes uncontrollable
• intervene if the assets are changing location or the trucks are off route, be notified through email and SMS in necessary circumstances