JP2004137042A - Waste control device and waste control system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a waste collection control method capable of properly and easily performing classified collection control and ID tag inputting to suppress fly-tipping. <P>SOLUTION: This waste control device comprises a proximity switch, an information recording medium inputting device, a monitoring device, and a communication means. The proximity switch is installed in a container installation place in which a container for storing waste is installed to detect the installation of the container in that installation place. The information recording medium inputting device is installed on the upper part of the container installation place to input an information recording medium in the waste in the installed container. The monitoring device is installed on the upper part of the container installation place to picture the images of container inner parts from the waste throwing port of the container. The communication means transmits image data obtained by the monitoring device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a waste management apparatus and a waste management system, and more particularly, to a waste collection management method for performing separate collection management that enables identification of illegal dumpers and the like.
[0002]
[Prior art]
General waste, such as combustibles and non-combustibles, is generally collected by collection vehicles at collection centers operated by local governments, etc., according to administrative divisions, and legally treated at specified waste incineration facilities. On the other hand, so-called industrial wastes vary in type and amount, and the timing and location of waste generation vary depending on the business, so it often takes time and cost to dispose of them. Can be
Conventionally, the separation and collection and recycling of industrial waste have been promoted, but it has been difficult to monitor whether each waste is properly and properly treated. This is due to the fact that it is difficult to predict the generation and amount of waste, because the type and amount of waste vary greatly depending on each business. In the event that waste is illegally dumped, there is a problem that it is difficult to identify an illegal dumper.
When illegal dumping is carried out, it causes undue damage to the manager of the place where the illegal dumping was done, and at the same time, there is a concern about serious adverse environmental effects near the illegal dumping place. Therefore, in order to eliminate such illegal dumping, it is desired to construct a system that does not allow illegal dumping of waste.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above problems, the present inventors have proposed a waste collection management method that appropriately and easily performs separated collection management and ID tag insertion in a system that can identify illegal dumpers and the like and has a function as a deterrent effect. In order to develop, we studied diligently.
As a result, the present inventors mixed an information storage device such as an ID tag storing information such as a waste generator, a waste type, and a waste amount into the collected garbage, and performed a manifest management of the separated collected garbage. And found that such a problem could be solved at once. Then, in the event that illegal dumping is performed, a waste collection management system that enables identification of the dumper using information such as an ID tag and has a function as a deterrent effect is proposed.
The present invention has been completed from such a viewpoint.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
That is, the present invention is provided at a container installation location for installing a container for storing waste, detects the installation of the container at the installation location, a proximity switch, and is provided and installed at the top of the container installation location. An information recording medium input device for inputting an information recording medium (for example, an ID tag) into waste in a container, and an image inside the container is taken from a waste input port of the container, which is provided above the container installation location. And a communication device for transmitting image data obtained by the monitoring device. A weighing scale for measuring the weight of the container may be provided below the container installation location. In this case, the communication means preferably transmits both the weight data measured by the weighing scale and the image data obtained by the monitoring device to, for example, a monitoring center. As the information recording medium insertion device, for example, an ID tag insertion device is suitably used.
[0005]
Further, the present invention uses the waste separation management device, data transmitted from a communication unit of the waste separation management device via a telecommunication line, a reception unit, and data obtained from the reception unit. And a monitoring facility for reproducing the image data obtained by the monitoring device. It is also preferable that the computer further includes an electronic calculator that continuously calculates the weight measurement value of the container by the weighing scale using the data obtained from the receiving unit.
These monitoring equipment and computers are usually installed in a waste separation management device or a monitoring center that monitors the management equipment. Further, an electric computer can be used as a part of the receiving means.
[0006]
Further, the waste separation management device of the present invention is provided with two or more waste separation management devices according to a waste treatment classification or a type of waste itself, and separates and inputs waste into each waste management device. It can be. Here, for example, in the case where three waste management devices are installed and used as waste separation management equipment, the first waste management device is used for concrete waste, and the second waste management device is used for wood waste. And the third waste management device can be for asphalt concrete.
[0007]
And receiving means for receiving, via an electric communication line, data transmitted from the waste separation management facility, and communication means of each waste management apparatus in the waste separation management facility, and receiving means for receiving the data. A waste separation management system including a monitoring facility that reproduces image data obtained by the monitoring device using the data may be provided. Here, similarly to the above-described system, an electronic calculator for continuously calculating the weight measurement value of the container by the weighing scale using the data obtained from the receiving unit may be further provided.
[0008]
The present invention as described above provides a waste collection management method for appropriately and easily performing separation collection management and ID tag insertion. ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the apparatus and system of this invention, identification of an illegal dumper etc. becomes easy by ID tag information, and reduction of illegal dumping can be expected as a deterrent effect. In the present invention, an information storage device such as an ID tag that stores information such as a waste generator, a waste type, and a waste amount is mixed with collected garbage, and the manifest management of the separated collected garbage is performed.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the waste management apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Waste management device and its system]
FIG. 1 schematically shows an example of the waste management apparatus of the present invention. In the device of the present embodiment, a proximity switch 6, an ID tag insertion device 3, a camera 4 as a monitoring device, and a wireless communication device 5 as communication means are provided at a container installation location.
[0010]
Containers containing waste are loaded on trucks when they are full of waste, and empty containers are installed at container installation locations. The operation of installing the new container 2 is detected by the proximity switch 6.
The proximity switch 6 is provided on a side surface of a container installation place where the container 2 for storing waste is installed. An ID tag insertion device 3 is provided above the container installation location, and when the container 2 is installed at the container installation location, the insertion of the ID tag into the container 2 is started.
[0011]
The ID tag insertion device 3 arranged on the upper part of the container 2 is linked with the proximity switch 6 installed on the side surface of the container installation location, and is turned on while the container is installed to input the ID tag.
Here, the method of inserting the ID tag can be arbitrarily determined according to the type and amount of the waste, the timing of the introduction of the waste, and the like. For example, when wastes are continuously supplied, an ID tag can be automatically supplied at regular intervals. Specifically, when only the proximity switch 6 is installed without the weighing scale 7, a timer is installed, and at the initial stage (proximity switch, OFF OFF → ON ON), about 1 to 5 ID tags There is a mode of charging. Thereafter, for example, about 1 to 5 ID tags are inserted every hour.
The waste management device 1 may be provided with a closing completion notification switch in addition to the proximity switch 6 installed on the lower side of the container installation location.
[0012]
In the waste management apparatus 1 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a weighing scale 7 for measuring the weight of a container is provided at a lower portion of a container installation location. The weigh scale 7 continuously measures the weight of the container unit 2 and the waste.
When the proximity switch 6 and the weighing scale 7 are provided as described above, the input amount of the ID tag varies depending on the type of the waste, but, for example, one for every 10 to 1000 kg of waste, or one for every 100 kg of waste added. A mode in which about 5 to about 5 pieces are charged is exemplified. It is expected that the larger the number of input ID tags, the more easily it is possible to find an action such as illegal dumping with high accuracy. However, inserting more ID tags than necessary is not preferable in terms of cost.
[0013]
Various ID tags can be used as the ID tag of the present invention. However, since a situation such as illegal dumping is assumed, for example, an ID tag used in an electromagnetic induction type ID system can be suitably used. The ID tag usually includes information such as the name of a discarder, a discard date, and a waste type. Therefore, although a small memory capacity is sufficient, for example, an ID tag having a user area of 50 bytes or more, preferably 100 bytes or more is preferable. The data retention period is usually one year or more, preferably five years or more, because data must remain even when illegal dumping is discovered. As the storage ambient temperature, it is desirable to be able to cope with all kinds of cold and tropical regions, but usually around 0 ° C. to 40 ° C. is sufficient.
[0014]
In addition, the shape and size of the ID tag are not particularly limited, since the ID tag is inserted into the waste in the container unit 2 from the ID tag insertion device 3, but the size is preferably small. For example, an ID tag having a diameter of about 2 to 30 mm in the case of a disk, and an ID tag having a length of about 5 to 40 mm in the case of a rod. A preferred example of such an ID tag is a V700 series (V700-D13P21, V700-D13P31, V700-D13P41) manufactured by OMRON Corporation.
If the waste in the container is illegally dumped by mixing the ID tag into the waste inside the container part 2 at a certain amount or more, the dumper can be determined by reading the mixed ID tag. .
[0015]
In the waste sorting management apparatus of the present invention, a camera 4 is provided above a container installation location as a monitoring device that captures an image of the inside of the container from the waste input port of the container unit 2. Although the camera 4 can be used to photograph a part of the inside of the container, it is preferable that the camera 4 is installed so as to photograph the whole.
The camera 4 serving as a monitoring device captures an image of the container unit 2 and transmits the captured image using a wireless communication device 5 such as a wireless communication device. As the drive power supply device 10 for devices such as the camera 4 and the wireless communication device 5, a home power supply or the like is used in addition to a solar cell or a fuel cell. In particular, when a solar cell or a fuel cell is used, there is an advantage that a power supply line is not required and it can be used in a place where electric wiring is difficult.
[0016]
Data sent from the communication means of the waste management apparatus is received by the receiving means via the telecommunication line. Using the data obtained from the receiving means, the image data obtained by the monitoring device is reproduced by the monitor equipment. This monitoring equipment is usually installed in a monitoring center, and is monitored as the situation of the container installation location.
In the monitoring center, the image information is monitored by a monitor, and for example, it is monitored that the ID tag is normally inserted or that the classification and disposal are properly performed.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 1, in the mode in which the weighing scale 7 is installed, the weight data measured by the weighing scale 7 is transmitted together with the image data by the wireless communication device 5 as the communication means. The data transmitted from the communication unit is received by the reception unit via a wireless communication network. As a receiving means, a host computer in a monitoring center can be used.
Based on the weight data obtained by the receiving means, a weight measurement value of the container 2 by the weight scale 7 is continuously calculated using a computer. As a result, it is possible to insert the ID tags in appropriate amounts depending on the weight change without depending on the passage of time. In particular, according to such a system, even if a container does not receive waste at regular intervals, the ID tag can be loaded at a constant weight and a constant volume. In addition, it is possible to appropriately predict the container switching time and the like.
[0018]
ID tags are mixed into the waste managed by using the apparatus of the present invention at regular intervals. Therefore, when illegal dumping is performed, the illegal dumper can be specified by reading the ID tag. Specifically, an ID tag is read from illegally dumped garbage. If the ID tag can be visually checked, hold the ID reader in hand and hold it close to read the tag information. When the ID tag cannot be visually confirmed, the ID tag information is read by scanning the dust surface at a distance of about 20 cm. If there is no reaction, reading can be performed by excavating the waste and repeating the scanning operation.
[0019]
[Waste separation management equipment and system]
FIG. 2 schematically shows an example of the waste separation management equipment of the present invention. The waste separation management equipment is provided with two or more waste management devices 1 according to the waste treatment classification or the type of waste itself. In the present embodiment, three waste management devices 1 are installed in parallel. The three waste management devices are respectively configured such that the first waste management device is used for concrete waste, the second waste management device is used for wood waste, and the third waste management device is used for asphalt concrete. Is what you use.
[0020]
The person who inputs the waste puts the waste into each container in accordance with these three classifications. If there is an accidental or illegal entry, the camera 4 installed in each waste management device 1 displays the image information on the monitor of the monitoring center. It is possible.
The monitoring device may be installed for each waste management device as shown in FIG. 2, or may be installed so that the entire three waste management devices can be monitored by one camera. However, the proximity switch 6, the weighing scale 7, and the ID tag insertion device 3 need to be installed independently for each container installation location.
[0021]
【The invention's effect】
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a waste collection management method that appropriately and easily performs separate collection management and ID tag insertion. ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the apparatus and system of this invention, identification of an illegal dumper etc. becomes easy by ID tag information, and reduction of illegal dumping can be expected as a deterrent effect.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a waste management device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a waste separation management facility according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Waste management device 2 Container part 3 ID tag insertion device 4 Camera 5 Wireless communication device 6 Proximity switch 7 Weight scale 10 Power supply device

Claims (8)

A proximity switch that is provided at a container installation location for installing a container that stores waste and detects installation of the container at the installation location;
An information recording medium input device, which is provided at an upper portion of the container installation location and inputs an information recording medium into waste in the installed container;
A monitoring device that is provided at the upper part of the container installation location and captures an image of the inside of the container from the waste input port of the container,
A waste management device for transmitting image data obtained by the monitoring device; The waste management apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a weighing scale that measures the weight of the container below the container installation location. The waste management apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the communication unit transmits both the weight data measured by the weighing scale and the image data obtained by the monitoring device. A waste management device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Receiving means for receiving data transmitted from the communication means of the waste management apparatus via a telecommunication line,
Using data obtained from the receiving means, a monitor facility for reproducing image data obtained by the monitoring device,
A waste management system comprising: 5. The waste management system according to claim 4, further comprising an electronic computer that continuously calculates a weight value of the container using a weighing scale using data obtained from the receiving unit. Two or more waste management devices according to any one of claims 1 to 3 are installed according to a waste treatment classification or a type of waste itself, and the waste is separated and input into each waste management device. Waste separation and management equipment. A waste separation management facility according to claim 6,
Receiving means for receiving each data sent from the communication means of each waste management device in the waste separation management equipment via a telecommunication line,
Using each data obtained from the receiving means, a monitor equipment for reproducing image data obtained by the monitoring device,
A waste separation management system comprising: The waste separation management system according to claim 7, further comprising an electronic computer that continuously calculates a weight measurement value of the container by a weighing scale using data obtained from the receiving unit.

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