Objectives:

• Improve collection efficiency by transitioning to an “on-demand” model
• Enhance public cleanliness by preventing overflows
• Raise community awareness around caring for their local environment
• Digitalise the work of sanitation operators
• Reduce CO₂ emissions for a more sustainable city

Solution
Future Street launched its operations in Italy with a pilot project in Rome, in the Testaccio and Trastevere districts, installing 50 Bigbelly units with the aim of improving the efficiency of the urban waste collection system.

Thanks to the positive results achieved – both in operational terms for AMA Rome and in terms of appreciation from the local community – the project demonstrated the value of Bigbelly technology in enhancing the cleanliness and organisation of public spaces.

Building on this success, the Municipality of Rome commissioned Future Street to implement a larger-scale project, involving the installation of over 500 Bigbelly Smart Max stations for general waste collection, distributed across the historic centre and the eastern areas of the city.

Future Street managed not only the installation and maintenance of the units, but also provided comprehensive training for AMA operators, ensuring effective and long-term integration of the new system within the city’s urban environment.

Results
The results of the pilot confirmed the effectiveness of the Bigbelly system in improving urban waste management. Thanks to the new self-compacting units, an 89% reduction in collections was recorded, leading to a 93% decrease in emissions related to service vehicles and an overall saving of more than 270,000 plastic bags.

The operational hours saved were reallocated from collection activities to street cleaning, contributing to a cleaner and better-maintained urban environment.

This project represents a concrete example of how technological innovation can generate environmental, economic, and social benefits, improving both the quality of life in cities and the efficiency of public services.