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AI-Enabled Trash Trucks Will Scan Your Trash To Scold You About Recycling
(www.centervilleohio.gov)
pilot project equips select City collection trucks with camera-based technology to identify contamination in real time. The AI system analyzes the contents of recycling carts as they are emptied into the truck and flags materials that do not meet local recycling guidelines.
When contamination is detected, residents will receive a personalized postcard with clear guidance on which items are not accepted and tips on how to recycle properly. The goal is to reduce contamination, increase efficiency in processing and promote more effective recycling habits throughout the city.