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ROSE

Route optimisation module for waste logistic platforms

Project summary

Theoremus’s route optimisation module for waste is being developed to address the inefficiencies and environmental challenges associated with traditional waste collection systems. Municipalities and waste management companies often rely on fixed collection schedules that result in unnecessary trips, higher operational costs, and increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These inefficiencies, combined with the underutilisation of data generated by modern waste collection systems, inspired Theoremus to create a solution that leverages advanced data analytics to optimise waste logistics.

The project’s primary goal is to improve the efficiency and sustainability of waste collection operations. By developing an advanced logistics routing engine, the module will intelligently design routes for vehicles that cluster waste containers based on historical fill rates, assigns the most suitable vehicles to each cluster, and optimises schedules based on transport data patterns. This approach ensures that waste collection is performed only when necessary, significantly reducing vehicle miles travelled, operational time and costs.

The project, led by Theoremus, builds on the company’s expertise in modular solutions and its proven track record with Digital Waste Monitoring Platforms (DWMP). The solution will be deployed in Cascais, Portugal and Montana, Bulgaria demonstrating the trans-European nature of the project and its potential to transform waste management systems, helping municipalities reduce emissions, fuel consumption and congestion. By promoting smarter, data-driven practices, ROSE supports a more sustainable and efficient future for urban environments.

Project start:

1 January 2025

Project end:

31 December 2025

Budget:

€665,147

Countries

bulgaria, portugal

Context

The solution aims to tackle the financial and environmental cost of collecting waste. Last year waste management in the UK alone cost £10.88 billion and produced roughly 3.7 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2022.

Challenge

Through optimising waste collection routes to reduce miles driven and time on the road, operational inefficiency and carbon emissions will be reduced.

Expected outcome

The project anticipates a 10-20% reduction in miles driven and operation cost through better asset utilisation which will significantly reduce CO2 emissions from operations and congestion.

Project partners

Leading Cities
Portugal

Cascais Ambiente

Silver
Bulgaria

THEOREMUS LTD

Project Lead

Hristo Popov

hpopov@theoremus.com

Matthew Kendrick

mkendrick@theoremus.com