Recessed waste containers. ECOLIFT™ - an innovative system for the collection and underground storage of solid household waste Why are underground waste containers convenient?

It’s nice that every day life with us is getting better and more fun. The telephone is already capable of replacing huge computers, the robot rover takes pictures of itself on Mars, and tickets to space will soon be sold to everyone. And nothing happened to the garbage for a long time. Remember what outdoor bins look like in your yard? If in Moscow the situation with this is even more or less decent, then in the regions you cannot approach a garbage container without a gas mask. Containers in every possible way darken the life of neighborhoods - they smell bad, sometimes catch fire, homeless people rummage around there, rats breed, and the wind blows garbage all over the area. What to do? There should be no garbage containers! Today we will talk about underground waste storage facilities. Maxim Evgenievich and I decided to make such a system in Shchukino, to the delight of the local residents. Let's see what it is.

01. Garbage cans in my beloved Omsk look like this. I think this picture will not surprise anyone. Everyone is accustomed to the fact that in every yard there is a disgusting place that exudes a stench throughout the entire area.

02. What to do about it? All trash cans must be placed underground. There should be no disgusting dirty containers! There are several types of underground waste collection systems. This one is the simplest. Conventional bins are lowered down on a lift, and only a garbage receptacle remains on top, similar to a conventional garbage chute.

When the car arrives, the containers are lifted and emptied. It looks something like this:

03. Everything is clean and tidy from above.

04. Nothing smells, nothing flows along the roads and nothing rots in the sun.

05. There are different types of receptacles, such as for glass, paper or household waste.

06. This is what the containers look like together.

07. So they rise.

08. The next system is more complicated, but better. Here the receiver and tank are a single unit. The advantages are obvious - the system is completely sealed. It is faster to service - no need to push the tanks in, nothing falls out. And most importantly, it is many times more spacious than one tank. Depending on the size, such an underground tank can be up to 5 times more spacious than a regular container. This means that you can take out garbage less often.

The container can be large - the garbage is automatically compacted there.

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10. Access to tanks can be made using cards so that only residents of the house can use them. This is necessary in cases where garbage removal is paid and residents do not want to pay extra.

11. But the coolest thing is the district vacuum garbage chute! I dream of building one like this in Shchukino!

12. The horizontal system works on the principle of pneumatic mail. Garbage can be compacted in bins and flown into storage. All garbage cans in the area can be connected to such a system. Beauty. The garbage automatically goes to a distribution point, from where it is taken to landfills. You can also connect existing garbage disposals in homes to this system. The vacuum system requires serious investment - about 500 million rubles for 10,000 apartments, but it pays for itself in 30 years, since there is no need to maintain hundreds of garbage cans every day.

13. The latest garbage fashion is solar-powered trash cans! They compact waste and consume no electricity at all.

14. How do we pay for garbage removal now? Divided into all apartments. Access to the tank can be by cards. You can connect a billing system to the tank and then each resident of the house will pay only for what he threw away! The system can even weigh the trash and rate it! This is the garbage future!

The advantages of underground storage facilities are obvious: they take up little space, they do not spoil the appearance of the street, they are easier to maintain, they do not smell, and do not attract homeless people and animals. The cost of such a system is from 400,000 rubles per tank. Moscow authorities spend approximately this much per year on asphalt maintenance in one yard. Garbage cans should decorate the yard!

Want more of a trashy future? Here it is! System for distributing waste according to the color of the bags.

1.1. Purpose and features of buried waste containers

Buried garbage containers are designed for collecting and accumulating household waste in public places: car gas stations, city squares, park areas and recreational areas for a large number of people.

Recessed garbage containers require little space, look modern and do not spoil the landscape, fit organically into architectural complexes, and are very aesthetically pleasing. The buried waste container is mounted permanently into a pre-built foundation on a selected site. The removable garbage container is cleaned as it is filled using garbage trucks equipped with hydraulic manipulators.

The replacement container is pulled out by a manipulator from the underground part along with the garbage and emptied into the loading opening of the garbage truck body. The above-ground part of a buried type container can be designed in any style, which allows the waste disposal shaft to fit very harmoniously into the city landscape and have a vandal-proof design. The waste disposal shaft may not be very high, which is very convenient for children and people with disabilities.

1.2. Manufacturers of in-ground waste containers

The largest manufacturers of metal garbage cans from Russia and Europe are presented in this catalogue. This. Most foreign companies have their representative offices or companies representing their interests in Russia. For each manufacturer, the address, company name, phone number, website, main specialization and equipment produced are indicated. The portal www.site contains a list of manufacturers of special equipment included in the catalog of metal garbage cans:

1.3. Sale of new and used in-ground garbage containers

1.4. Rent of in-ground containers

1.6. Price of buried containers

The website portal presents prices for various models of recessed garbage containers, which are listed in the price lists of domestic and foreign manufacturers. The price of recessed containers mainly determines their quality. Price lists for in-ground garbage containers for sale are a documentary representation of their market price. The price level allows you to make informed decisions about purchasing the required model. Many buyers are interested in the prices of not only new, but also used in-ground garbage containers. Prices for used recessed garbage containers are posted in the "Bulletin Board" or "Photo Advertisements" sections.

1.7. Photos of buried garbage containers

The catalog contains photos of recessed garbage containers with various volumes, lid options, having different overall dimensions and architectural design.

1.8. Technical characteristics of buried waste containers

The main technical characteristics of in-ground waste containers from the world's leading manufacturers are presented in the summary table. For each model of in-ground garbage container, photographs, detailed technical specifications and a link to the equipment manufacturer are published.

Trademark (brand) of the manufacturer / Model of equipment (index)	Recessed container type	Capacity of the recessed container, cubic meters
Otto SUWS 5	in-ground waste containers	4,9
SILO Biosilo-Citybin		0,6
SILO-Citybin 1	recessed containers	1,2
SILO-Citybin 3	recessed containers	3
SILO-Citybin 5	recessed containers	5
Babylon K-5	buried trash containers	5
Dubrovitsy MUSC0NT 3		3
Dubrovitsy MUSCONT 5	buried trash containers	5
Zilstroymash KP (series)	buried trash containers	3-5

List of models of recessed containers
The catalog of buried waste containers contains a complete list of models from Russian and foreign manufacturers. Detailed technical specifications are published for each model of a recessed type garbage container, the country and manufacturer are indicated, and a photograph of the product.

Underground waste collection system, thanks to the large capacity of containers, reduces transport costs. By lifting the bag, accurate and easy weighing of waste can be achieved. The product is durable, has a long service life and works very well in areas with massive construction. Key Advantage vertical container consists in the fact that the garbage is compacted under the influence of its own gravity.

Lid recessed container for loading solid waste is light, easy to use and closes automatically. This prevents precipitation, birds, and animals from entering the system, which protects the environment. The removable bag is emptied from below precisely and neatly. This design prevents liquid spills and debris. Thanks to the vertical design of the system, older waste is located at the bottom of the container, where the low soil temperature limits the growth of bacteria and reduces odors in the summer, and prevents it from freezing in the winter.

The vertical arrangement of the structure allows for greater space savings in residential courtyards than when using surface containers, which makes it possible to increase the area of ​​landscaping, playgrounds, parking spaces, etc.

Safe to use and operate. The filling lid locking mechanism increases safety and reduces the risk of fire. The emptying process is safe and free of risks such as heavy lids and sharp corners, faulty or poorly functioning wheels, spillage of slippery or foul-smelling waste. This system does not require the installation of elements required for container sites: fencing and a solid base.

Thanks to its shape, modern and ergonomic design, recessed container creates a favorable view of mass development areas and central streets of the city. The variety of colors and materials for external finishing of the drive allows this system to be used harmoniously with a variety of architectural solutions. Collection, storage and removal of household waste using an underground storage facility can not only improve the condition of residential areas, implement a separate waste collection program, but also radically change the population’s approach to solving the issue of waste storage and removal.

Economic effect of an underground storage tank of a buried type:

• One person, also known as the driver, unloads garbage from the bins. Whereas unloading waste from bins in traditional solid waste collection systems requires at least 2-3 people;
  
• there is no such phenomenon as the scattering of garbage during unloading, therefore there is no need for constant cleaning of solid waste sites after each waste removal;
  
• garbage in buried tanks is compacted under its own weight, and accordingly, the number of entrances for solid waste removal is reduced;
  
• When converting existing solid waste collection sites, the loading capacity can be significantly increased. And as a result, reduce the number of trips to clean tanks;
  
• the tanks are made of materials that are not of interest to persons involved in theft of ferrous and non-ferrous metals;
  
• there is no need for regular touch-up painting and welding of tanks. In-ground tanks require minimal maintenance;
  
• the design of the lid allows you to hang a lock, thereby limiting access to unauthorized persons (in particular, malicious defaulters and unauthorized persons);
  
• It is possible to manufacture tanks with lids of various colors to organize separate collection of solid waste.
  

Installation of a recessed container:

• the container is buried into the ground to a depth of 1600 mm;
  
• excavation work, taking into account the leveling of the bottom of the pit and the method of anchoring the container, is carried out to a depth of 1700-1800mm;
  
• depending on the type of soil and groundwater level, a decision is made on the anchoring method;
  
• the bosoms of the pit are filled with suitable soil or sand; it is impossible to fill in waterlogged or clayey soil;
• the upper part around the container is finished at the discretion of the Customer (finishing with paving slabs, screenings, marble chips, asphalting).
  

The storage kit includes: a container body with external finishing of the above-ground part and a support ring, the main cover assembly, a lifting bag with an assembled locking device, a system for quick unloading of the storage device, brackets for anchoring.

Nominal tank volume, l	800	1300	3000	5000
Diameter, mm	660	810	1210	1610
Height, mm	2400	2400	2400	2400
Deepening, mm	1600	1600	1600	1600
Wall thickness, mm	3	3	3	3
Cover thickness, mm	8	8	8	8

Purchasing a buried container for solid waste is a wise and practical decision. By choosing an underground waste storage system, you get the following benefits:

• reduction of transport costs;
• durability and long service life of the container;
• increasing the volume of solid waste storage at the existing waste site without exceeding its existing dimensions;
• no need to install components required for container sites: fences around the waste bin and canopies;
• no spread of odors;
• eliminating such risks as heavy lids, sharp corners, wheel breakage and the appearance of puddles from waste with an unpleasant odor;
• 100% unloading of garbage from the container at any time of the year;
• attractive and aesthetic design.

The design is a “glass” with a hermetically sealed lid. Height including cover - 3,06 meters and diameter 2,0 meters. After installation (recessed), the visible part with the cover is 1,46 meters. The window for garbage bags is located at a level of 1.0 meters. Produced in various colors, based on customer requests.

Recessed containers for solid waste are not afraid of almost any weather conditions! Thanks to the presence of a sealed lid, precipitation is prevented from getting inside. It is resistant to vandalism and prevents spillage and scattering of debris. The content is inaccessible to both animals and unfavorable social elements.

An underground waste storage system ensures waste storage at low temperatures. Due to the fact that the contents are compacted under their own weight, the decay process slows down and unfavorable odors are reduced. In summer, at high temperatures, bacterial growth decreases. In winter, at frosts and low temperatures, there is no icing of waste.

To accumulate and store garbage, a special durable bag is used, which allows you to extract and unload the contents using a garbage truck with a crane in a matter of minutes. The process of emptying the container from accumulated waste is simple and absolutely safe: there are no sharp corners and puddles of waste, problems with wheel breakage are eliminated, and the plastic lid does not have much weight. In addition, the boom reach of the loader crane reaches 11 meters, which ensures independence of the garbage truck from parked cars when operating. The bag also protects the buried container itself from debris, eliminating the need to clean the bottom.

Fig.3 Unloading waste from a recessed container “ECO 5000”, type “eco”

And of course, one of the main factors in choosing a buried container for solid waste is its efficiency! The vertical design allows you to significantly free up and expand the space occupied by ground containers, since with a vertical design the capacity is 5 m3, and the occupied area is only 2 m3. In other words, one in-ground container is equal in volume to 5 above-ground containers of 1100 liters. Thus, additional free space opens up in residential courtyards for parking cars, placing children's and sports grounds, as well as flower beds and flower beds.

Each inhabitant of the planet produces 1 kg of waste daily, up to a ton per year. To store such a quantity of waste you will need strong and durable containers. Buried waste containers are becoming in demand.

Danger of garbage

MSW (municipal solid waste) is objects of human activity that are obsolete or have lost their characteristics over time. They are divided into biological, synthetic, petroleum products and metals. In Russia, 65 million tons of household waste are produced annually, about 400 kg per person.

Collection of solid waste and its transformation requires a large number of waste containers, systems and processing plants. Due to the lack of development of the recycling industry in Russia, a large amount of waste is not processed, but is buried and remains in the ground. This is gradually killing the biosphere and poses a danger to society.

Disadvantages of solid waste:

• poisoning of water, air, soil;
• release of heavy metal vapors;
• increased development of infection and bacteria;
• reproduction of animals carrying viruses;
• progression of respiratory diseases;
• poisoning of fauna.

With uncontrolled release of solid waste and lack of recycling, waste damages the surrounding ecology and negatively affects people's lives.

Why regular trash cans are obsolete

Metal containers for waste, common in the CIS and Russia, are already becoming obsolete and cannot cope with the amount of raw materials produced. Due to the aggressive environment of internal products, conventional waste containers are quickly corroded. This significantly reduces their service life to several years.

As waste volumes increase, more metal bins are required, which take up valuable space, especially in large cities. If there is not enough space or containers are not cleaned in a timely manner, waste is simply dumped on the ground near trash bins, polluting the environment and air.

The tanks also do not retain odors and harmful fumes and are difficult to process to maintain sanitation. In addition, outwardly they look unpresentable.

What to replace

Above-ground landfills in Europe and developed Russian cities are being upgraded to underground garbage bins. These structures are durable and strong.

In-ground waste containers are waste collection structures developed in 1991 in Finland. The structure resembles a frame well, more than half of which is located underground, and only 1/3 remains on the surface.

Underground garbage containers are designed for collecting and storing solid household waste in crowded areas. Once filled, the contents are removed using special garbage trucks.

Internal configuration of containers

The design consists of a seamless container that prevents waste from leaking into the ground. The underground tank has a 10-year warranty.

Inside there are in-ground garbage container bags made of polypropylene. They are two-layer and dense, the warranty period is 3 years. Mounted on a traverse (lifting mechanism). It allows you to quickly replace garbage bags.

There is a lid on top that prevents the penetration of odors into the environment and protects against animals (rats, mice).

Advantages and disadvantages of containers

Such an innovative design has pros and cons, which is why people’s opinions about such a structure are divided.

Underground trash is becoming more and more common in cities due to its advantages:

• Low corrosion due to propylene in the composition.
• Durability. Underground garbage cans last for several decades, when the life of conventional garbage containers is 1–5 years.
• Resistance to sudden changes in environmental conditions. Therefore, containers are placed in hot countries and in places with extremely low temperatures. They can withstand heating up to 200 degrees.
• Space saving. One underground tank replaces 7 metal or 5 Euro containers. The remaining space is used for the construction of playgrounds and parking spaces.
• The risk of garbage fire is minimal, but at the request of customers it is possible to equip the underground tank with an automatic fire extinguishing system.
• Constant temperature prevents waste from freezing or sticking together, which makes unloading difficult.
• Aesthetics. The containers have a nice appearance compared to trash cans. They are also made in different colors and will harmonize with the surrounding view.

The only disadvantage of such tanks is their high cost.

Recessed waste containers reduce the amount of waste and emissions of harmful substances. Such underground tanks protect the environment and make an invaluable contribution to the protection of the Earth's biosphere.