When IoT Meets Field Operations: Lessons From A Recycling App

How sensors, dispatch optimisation, and predictive analytics helped a recycling client cut missed pickups by 42% while increasing collector earnings.

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Chidi Eke

Chidi Eke

Senior Engineer

Mar 2025 • 7 min readiot
When IoT Meets Field Operations: Lessons From A Recycling App

IoT across the value chain

Collection bins received low-cost sensors broadcasting fill levels, while depot scanners confirmed deposit quality. Flutter field apps synced routes offline and uploaded data whenever coverage returned.

Forecasting demand

TimescaleDB captured telemetry and demand signals. We layered machine learning models that forecast material recovery volumes per community, letting the coop pre-position staff and transport.

Collector experience

Collectors now see clear daily pay projections, route recommendations, and loyalty tiers. Payments settle automatically via mobile money and bank APIs across five currencies.

“IoT only matters when it changes behaviour—we built software that pays recyclers faster and gives operators crystal-clear visibility.”

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