URBAN WASTE
MANAGEMENT
Role
Designer – Research, User Studies, Ideation, Concept Development, Cost Calculation, Sketching, Digital Visualisation, 3D Modeling, Prototyping
CONTEXT
Bachelor Thesis Project commissioned by Stockholm Vatten och Avfall, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, January 2019 – May 2019
TOOLS
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, SolidEdge, KeyShot
TEAM
Matilda Larson, Emelie Lundström
INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR
Lotta Claesson, Stockholm Vatten och Avfall
Challenge
Urban waste management currently relies on large recycling centers that are usually reached by car, resulting in unnecessary emissions and inconvenience for users.
We were asked to help implement the features of a full scale recycling center in a smaller accommodation in an urban environment, to faciliate recycling among Stockholm’s citizens.
Approach
Finding ways to faciliate the process of recycling and reuse among Stockholm’s citizens, by investigating core issues and needs. The main focus was to reduce the distance factor; bringing recycling closer to the users, which requires a surface efficient and cost-effective solution.
The concept should also enhance the brand and communicate reuse. Create awareness and a recycling experience that arouses interest and thoughts.
Result
A system for waste management and recycling, including a mobile solution for collecting waste, that bridges the gap between urban citizens and full scale recycling centers.
Together with the mobile environmental station, the solution provides an extensive collection of waste, closer to the user. Reducing obstacles and faciliating for users to recycle more frequently, the concept answers to sustainable development.
Features
COLLECTING
Lightweight Materials
Three wall fixed 125 liter bags are used for collecting lightweight materials; Soft plastic, Hard plastic, and Textiles, shoes and accessories.
COLLECTING
Recyclable Materials
Four 900 liter containers are used for collecting recyclable materials; Metal, Glass, Porcelain & Insulation, and Combustible.
COLLECTING
Items for Reuse
Two roll containers for collecting smaller items for reuse, which is a more flexible solution than fixed shelves or boxes.
COLLECTING
Bulky Items for Reuse
An open cargo space where furniture and other bulky items for reuse can be held in place with goods supports, furniture padding and straps attached to wall rails.
STORING
Safety Equipment
The trailer gooseneck provides a storage space for safety equipment and other essentials; Fire Extinguisher, Absorbents, First Aid Kit, Defibrillator, Broom, Reach Extender, Folding Stairs, Folding Chairs etc.
PROVIDING
Protection
A large awning covers the recycling area, protecting collected items and visitors from sun and rain.
Parking Spaces
1. Drottninggatan 97-101
2. Rödabergsbrinken / Vanadisplan
3. Döbelnsgatan / Frejgatan
4. Frejgatan / Karlbergsvägen
5. Luntmakargatan 18
6. Kungsträdgården
1. Rålambsvägen 20 / Konradsbergsgatan
2. Norr Mälarstrand 61
3. Norr Mälarstrand 31
4. Nordenflychtsvägen 42
5. Sankt Göransplan 16
6. Lindhagensgatan 103
7. Polhemsgatan 60
Suitable parking spaces in Stockholm’s inner city marked with circles corresponding approx. 10 minutes walk.
1. Jägmästargatan / Artemisgatan
2. Norra Djurgårdsstaden
3. Erik Dahlbergsgatan 47
4. Storskärsgatan 8
5. Valhallavägen 79
6. Banérgatan 56
7. Narvavägen 17
8. Armémuseum Riddargatan 13
1. Medborgarplatsen
2. Hornstulls strand 17
3. Söder mälarstrand
4. Allahellgonagatan 4
5. Maria skolgata 52
6. Skånegatan 81 (Nytorget)
7. Mynttorget (Gamla stan)
About Stockholm Vatten och Avfall
Stockholm Vatten och Avfall have existed for more than 150 years and affect 1.4 million inhabitants in Stockholm. They manage waste through seven recycling centers and by collecting waste from 74,600 properties and companies. In addition to waste management, their work also involves supplying drinking water and purifying wastewater, protecting aquatic environments and restoring lakes.
Contributions
Service Design, Sustainable Design, Design Research, Graphic Design