System and method for identifying and processing recyclables
First Claim
1. ) A method for promoting recycling, comprising:
- a) receiving recyclables from a recyclables container associated with a user;
b) electronically capturing data relating to individual recycled items received in step a); and
c) providing a benefit to the user associated with a the recyclables container.
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Abstract
A system and methods for encouraging a user to continue recycling behavior through various rewards systems and economic benefits, each of which contribute to the overall efficiency and sustainability of a recycling program. The system includes both hardware and software components that are adapted to receive, quantify and assess the quality of recyclable goods. Further, a method includes cooperating with the system to provide users with economic incentives to increase both the quantity and the quality for recycling. Further still, a method includes steps of receiving recyclables from a recyclables container associated with a user, electronically capturing data relating to individual recycled items, and providing a benefit to the user associated with the recyclables container in response to both the quantity and the quality of the recyclables received.
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47 Claims
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1. ) A method for promoting recycling, comprising:
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a) receiving recyclables from a recyclables container associated with a user;
b) electronically capturing data relating to individual recycled items received in step a); and
c) providing a benefit to the user associated with a the recyclables container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47)
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17. ) A system for promoting recycling comprising:
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a) a dumping mechanism operable from a collection vehicle, the dumping mechanism adapted for retaining a recyclables container and dumping the recyclables container into a vehicle compartment;
b) an electronic measurement system connectable to the dumping mechanism and adapted for determining the presence of individual recyclables receivable from the recyclables container; and
c) a controller disposed within the collection vehicle and coupled to the electronic measurement system, the controller adapted to receive signals from the electronic measurement system indicative of the presence of individual recyclables within the recyclables container, and further adapted to associate the presence of the individual recyclables with a user associated with the recyclables container. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 45)
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23. ) (canceled)
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30. ) A recycling system comprising:
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a) a collection vehicle adapted to deposit materials from a recyclables container into the collection vehicle;
b) an electronic device adapted to identify individual materials from the materials associated with recyclables container and by the identification of the individual materials determine the quality and quantity of the materials associated with the recyclables container; and
c) a controller disposed within the collection vehicle and in communication with the electronic device, the controller adapted to receive signals from the electronic device indicative of individual materials of the materials, and further adapted to associate the individual materials of the material with a user associated with the recyclables container.
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