Cleanliness and personality for your city
The wide range of litter bins has a long tradition at SULO. Their design has influenced the style of street furniture in Germany, Spain, France, Mexico and many other countries. A good example of how SULO litter bins are a tool of creating a distinctive urban identity is the Cibeles litter bin family in Madrid.
Urban waste collection and sorting
PERFECTLY ADAPTED TO ALL AREAS
Because of the great variety of SULO litter bins we are able to offer a perfect solution for every urban environment and functional demand. This means for example a minimalistic design in a modern part of the city or traditional in a historic part of the city.
CIBELES
CITYMATE™ litter bin series
Our litter bin series Cibeles has especially been designed for the consistent furnishing of the city in all it´s functional and cultural areas. They are available in four volumes and are always recognisable and unique in their design.
Basic CITYMATE™ litter bin range
In addition to our series Cibeles the full range of unique litter bins offers 10 basic and all over the world approved designs:
Your carefree package
INDIVIDUAL SERVICE
Aesthetic and robust SULO CITYMATE™ litter bins are ambassadors of cleanliness in multiple cities all over the world. Therefore it is essential to keep them as clean, ready for use and undamaged as possible, so that they really inspire people to collect and sort waste. There are usually thousands of litter bins in every city, that have to be installed, maintained, repaired, washed, replaced, which is a major challenge for the planning processes of municipalities.
With the experience of Europe’s leading waste management specialist the SULO group has developed a holistic all-round carefree service package with tailormade logistics and service solutions for an efficient and trouble-free operation.
Your CITYMATE litter bins service advantages at a glance:
- Clean litter bins are a business card for your city
- All services around installation, maintenance, cleaning, disposal from one source
- Full transparency and cost control
- Longer lifespans thanks to proper servicing and maintenance
- The reliability and operational safety of the leading waste disposal company
Digital location by chip equipment
In order to make planning around installation, maintenance and servicing even more effective, certain litter bins can be equipped with a chip. Using the latest RFID transponder technology from SULO, the litter bins can be reliably located and the necessary steps can be planned efficiently and in a resource-saving manner.
PIONEERS OF QUALITY
SULO CERTIFICATIONS
SULO litter bins are known throughout the world for their outstanding durability and robustness. All models meet European standards and are manufactured in production sites with the following certifications:
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
from simple to most advanced
STAINLESS STEEL ASHTRAY
Standard
BRAILLE IDENTIFIER
waste type differention
ENCAPSULATED TAG
electronic identification system, RFID technology combined with GPS
BAG DISPENSER FOR PETS
built-in system with a capacity of 100 folded bags
SULO allround wastemanagement
Related Solutions
SULO delivers the whole range of innovative waste management solutions. Feel free to establish your sustainable collecting and sorting system in the area of your responsibility.
Reworked in design and functionality
When sufficient space is available, semi-underground systems offer many advantages compared to underground systems. The structure is less expensive and does not require a security system, since there is no open hole during emptying. As such, the total purchase cost is lower. Since our half-undergroundsystems are highly requested we gathered all our experience as the leading supplier and reworked our systems to improve them to the maximum. The result is SEMIMAX 1 with a hood of LDPE and SEMIMAX 2 with a steel hood. Both hoods can be interchange very quickly and easily.
HALF-UNDERGROUND BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
- Low height means free sight for road users and barrier-free accessibility
- Improved ergonomics by larger slots and smooth flaps
- No seccurity system needed
- Modern, appealing aesthetic and harmonious integration into any landscape
- Improved security because corners and protrusions are avoided
- No deep earthworks necessary
- Easy maintenace because the dome can be removed with little effort
Individual, clean, sustainable
SMART SOLUTION FOR SMART CITIES
Architects and planners have realised that a smart networked city means more life quality for its inhabitants. The SULO ICEBERG® SEMI underground system adds a smart dimension to the waste collection.
The digital measurement of the filling quantity in hourly cycles enables an automatic signal to be sent to the control center: emptying required. In this way, tours can be planned efficiently and unnecessary emptying of containers that are only partially filled can be avoided so that disposal traffic is noticeably reduced, which means a clear benefit for your budget and the environment. An important component of smart billing fairness is the pay-as-you-throw concept on the basis of digitally authorised access.
Well thought out from top to bottom
THE SULO ICEBERG® SEMI SYSTEM
Lifting System 
Optimized dome 
Slot system 
Inner collection container 
Above ground concrete container 
Underground concrete container Lifting System
1-hook or 2-hook in accordance with DIN EN 14071-3.
Optimized dome
made of highly resistable rotomoulded LDPE or Steel
Slot system
reworked insert area for all common waste fractions Paper, cardboard, glass, recyclable domestic packaging, household waste
Inner collection container
made of steel, the core element for the actual waste collection. We offer it in filling volumes of 4 or 5 m3
Above ground concrete container
2 capacities: 4 m3 and 5 m3, made of 100% waterproof concrete
Underground concrete container
ensures that no water penetrates and no liquid seeps into the ground.
DOME OF STEEL OR ROTOMOULDED LDPE
Our 2 basic SEMIMAX designs
The carefree package
FULL SERVICE INCLUDED
We have developed a holistic all-round carefree service package that proves its worth every day in thousands of municipalities worldwide.
Your advantages in a quick check:
- Complete planning from site selection to application and management of construction measures
- All-round carefree service incl. cleaning, maintenance, repair
- Space-saving and sustainable waste disposal concept
- Full cost and data transparency
- Consistent accessibility and nationwide service
Optimised Waste Management
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
In addition to comprehensive physical services, SULO offers all digital tools like access control and fill level measurement to make your waste management even more efficient and economical. At SULO, you will find excellent approved solutions and support from a single source.
PIONIERS OF QUALITY
SULO CERTIFICATIONS
SULO products are known throughout the world for their outstanding durability and robustness. We ensure our quality leadership through a strict quality management system that goes far beyond the required standards and is permanently controlled and validated by external institutes.
SULO allround wastemanagement
Related Solutions
SULO delivers the whole range of innovative waste management solutions. Feel free to establish your sustainable collecting and sorting system in the area of your responsibility.
More space, hygiene, safety
With more than 50,000 smoothly functioning units across Europe, SULO‘s ICEBERG underground system is the benchmark for clean and efficient waste management. At a container volume of 5 m³, the content of about 20 household waste bins disappear in the underground. On average, only 1/3 of the area of conventional container zones is needed. This opens up exciting design space for planners, while residents enjoy additional space, hygiene and safety.
VIEW UNDERGROUND BENEFITS
The positive feedback from customers, municipalities and citizens show, that the future belongs to underground waste disposal. Instead of bulky and often unhygienic waste zones SULO ICEBERG® brings a new tidiness to the neighboorhood. The entire environment is upgraded at once.
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Individual, clean, sustainable
SMART SOLUTION FOR SMART CITIES
Architects and planners have realised that a smart networked city means more life quality for its inhabitants. The SULO ICEBERG® underground system adds a smart dimension to the waste collection.
The digital measurement of the filling quantity in hourly cycles enables an automatic signal to be sent to the control center: emptying required. In this way, tours can be planned efficiently and unnecessary emptying of containers that are only partially filled can be avoided so that disposal traffic is noticeably reduced, which means a clear benefit for your budget and the environment. An important component of smart billing fairness is the pay-as-you-throw concept on the basis of digitally authorised access.
Well thought out from top to bottom
THE SULO ICEBERG® SYSTEM
Metal throw-in-pillar 
Pedestrian platform 
Inner collection container 
Safety mechanism 
Concrete container Metal throw-in-pillar
The design inspires planners and architects because it adds a real highlight to modern architecture.
Pedestrian platform
Serves as an above-ground cover.
Inner collection container
Made of steel is the core element for the actual waste collection. We offer it in filling volumes of 3, 4 or 5 m3.
Safety mechanism
Ensures that nothing happens during the emptying process because the concrete shaft is safely closed.
Concrete container
Ensures that no water penetrates and no liquid seeps into the ground.
DESIGN OUTSIDE, SPACE INSIDE
Our 4 basic SULO ICEBERG® designs
The carefree package
360° SERVICE INCLUDED
We have developed a holistic all-round carefree service package that proves its worth every day in thousands of municipalities worldwide.
Your advantages in a quick check:
- Complete planning from site selection to application and management of construction measures
- All-round carefree service incl. cleaning, maintenance, repair
- Space-saving and sustainable waste disposal concept
- Full cost and data transparency
- Consistent accessibility and nationwide service
Optimised Waste Management
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
In addition to comprehensive physical services, SULO offers all digital tools to make your waste management even more efficient and economical. At SULO, you will find excellent approved solutions and support from a single source.
PIONIERS OF QUALITY
SULO CERTIFICATIONS
SULO products are known throughout the world for their outstanding durability and robustness. We ensure our quality leadership through a strict quality management system that goes far beyond the required standards and is permanently controlled and validated by external institutes.
SULO allround wastemanagement
Related Solutions
SULO delivers the whole range of innovative Waste Management Solutions. Feel free to establish your sustainable collecting and sorting system in the area of your responsibility.
Our special task force
The CITYBAC® range reliably covers all common collection and disposal tasks and also offers sophisticated special solutions for special requirements such as:
- Hygienic disposal for clinics and practices
- Highest security for confidential documents
- Extremely fast and secure handling
- Absolute adaptability for your desired volume
Reducing the footprint
SAVING RESOURCES
CITYBAC® Special bins are 100% recyclable and are a resource for the production of new SULO bins. This way the cycle is closed. We call this approach CIRCULAR ECO, which reduces the consumption of fossil raw materials to a minimum. For the ecological development of cities and communities, this is a documentable plus point for minimising the carbon footprint.
CITYBAC® SPECIAL BINS
4 specialists for your tasks
PIONEERS OF QUALITY
SULO CERTIFICATIONS
SULO bins are known throughout the world for their outstanding durability and robustness. This does not change with CITYBAC®. On the contrary. We ensure our quality leadership through a strict quality management system that goes far beyond the required standards.
Exclusive SULO label ensuring that all products fullfill the criteria of Cirular Economy including minimal use of virgin material.
SULO Langres is the first French factory awarded for among others the integration of at least 60% post-consumer recycled materials (bottles, lids, etc.) Today the use of 100 % postconsumption HDPE is standard.
The world’s most recognised environmental label for companies producing products of more than 80% recyceled material.
The certification of the RAL association proofs that strict quality and environmental criteria for bins have been complied.
SULO allround wastemanagement
Related Solutions
SULO delivers the whole range of innovative Waste Management Solutions. Feel free to establish your sustainable collecting and sorting system in the area of your responsibility.
The sustainable generation
CITYBAC® continues the long tradition of SULO quality bins. The new generation has been designed for the requirements of modern circular eonomy. Maximum environmental friendliness, ergonomics and durability - the ideal bin system for ecologically oriented municipalities and companies.
SEE ALL BENEFITS
We are looking forward to introduce our CITYBAC® range to you. All the features you appreciate in SULO bins - durability, quality, reliability - also characterise the new CITYBAC® bin system. Take a look at all your benefits!
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Reducing the footprint
SAVING RESOURCES
CITYBAC® bins are 100% recyclable and are produced of up to 100% recycled material. This way the cycle is completely closed. We call this approach CIRCULAR ECO, which reduces the consumption of fossil raw materials to a minimum. For the ecological development of cities and communities, this is a documentable plus point for minimising the carbon footprint.
ECO DESIGN
Designed to Delight
The innovative CITYBAC® ECO design with weight-reduced body reduces material consumption and is the answer to the growing demand for resource-saving solutions. Their optimised geometry allows to stack CITYBAC® bins in a more space-saving way. Up to 20 % more containers can be transported in one truck. A major ergonomic benefit of the controlled weight reduction is the significantly reduced workload for collection workers.
Optimised Waste Management
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
In addition to comprehensive physical services, SULO offers all hardware and software tools to make your waste management even more efficient and economical. At SULO, you will find excellent approved solutions and support from a single source.
PIONIERS OF QUALITY
SULO CERTIFICATIONS
SULO bins are known throughout the world for their outstanding durability and robustness. This does not change with CITYBAC®. On the contrary. We ensure our quality leadership through a strict quality management system that goes far beyond the required standards.
Exclusive SULO label ensuring that all products fullfill the criteria of Cirular Economy including minimal use of virgin material.
SULO Langres is the first French factory awarded for among others the integration of at least 60% post-consumer recycled materials (bottles, lids, etc.) Today the use of 100 % postconsumption HDPE is standard.
The world’s most recognised environmental label for companies producing products of more than 80% recyceled material.
The certification of the RAL association proofs that strict quality and environmental criteria for bins have been complied.
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DEEPEN YOUR INSIGHT
We are looking forward to introduce our CITYBAC® range to you. All the features you appreciate in SULO bins - durability, quality, reliability - also characterize the new CITYBAC® bin system. Take a look at all your benefits!
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The SULO CITYBAC® Range
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The SULO CITYBAC® 240 L
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MADRID CHANGING BIN COLOUR TO ECO DARKGREY
What makes a metropolis change the colour of more than 350.000 bins after 35 years? And what are the benefits for the environment?
SULO allround wastemanagement
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SULO delivers the whole range of innovative Waste Management Solutions. Feel free to establish your sustainable collecting and sorting system in the area of your responsibility.
Solutions for medical purposes, confidential documents, adaption of volumes, alternative pick-up.
SULO Access control system helps you to record and communicate the usage data of your containers
Our Access control system was first developed for the SULO underground and semi-underground systems ICEBERG and ICEBERG SEMI. lt is based on the statement that SULO has the capacity to create value in our waste disposal, with a control of for what, when, and by who voluntary deposit conatiners are used. Our meaning is to create an intelligent container, which can generate valuable datas to manage the collect,and improve the way we consume.
Our system is composed by a smart chip card with an electronic system, a box resistant to extreme conditions and a locker tested against vandalism and high pressure. You will able to grant access to adapted people or group of people by giving them a badge adapted to our contactless system, to record the use of your products, and to identify which one need maintenance.
Using a smart chip card with RFID technology, you are able to open the drum or flap of the SULO containers for one disposal or more based on the credit granted.
The chip card communicates with the RFID chip reader installed on the underground system. The specific user data is stored and can be used as the basis for usage-based invoicing, statistics or waste collection optimization.
The datas are send many times per day
The daily data of the usage is sent by GPRS in order to be consulted via the dedicated software. As soon as the container is full, it is locked until emptying. This effectively prevents overfilling which can be a problem for the collection. Access to the recycling systems can be remotely approved or rejected via the dedicated software.
Your advantages at a glance
- Control the authorization remotely at the click of a mouse
- Authorize or refuse access to the containers from a distance
- Daily update on the use data of your containers
- Control your waste flow
- Optimize waste collection
- Control your costs
- Preventing unauthorized use
- Usage-based individual invoicing
- Intelligent chip card incl. RFID transponder and reading device on the underground system
- Prevention of overfilling
- A first step towards the “pay-as-you-throw” system
Software
Efficient waste management must be based on integrated planning and controls. Only an integrated hardware and software system which includes, manages and optimises all aspects of waste will meet the demands of the future: avoidance of waste, reduction of costs, fair fees, environmental sustainability.
As a pioneer in modern waste management, SULO has developed an intelligent hardware system with accompanying software to be able to serve the various requirements with a system. We enable our customers to organise the complete disposal process from container distribution and identification through fleet and route management to consumption-related and statutory fee invoicing on a single platform.
The software can be accessed via the internet or locally. It links all bin, weight, trip and invoicing data in a system. The resulting analysis and statistic evaluations enable you to plan adjustments to future challenges with utmost precision. It goes without saying that all data is consistently updated and every authorised team member can access it at any time and at various workstations.
Added value of our solution
- A web access application without any on-site or hard installation
- A single base to manage all data coming from users, equipments and vehicles
- Highly secure infrastructure and servers
- Continuous monitoring by Sulo of the quality of data transferred to the base
- A secure web interface with real-time access to your data
- All data remain the property of the customer
Your advantages at a glance
- A single database to manage all your data coming from:
– The users
– The equipment (equipped with access control, RFID chips…)
– Handpad terminal and mobile solutions
– Vehicles (equipped with ID or Geolocation solution - A 360° view to access to all information of pre-collection and collection facilitating the decisions and management of your equipment
- Access to decision-support tools to help you control waste management costs
- A more efficient service rendered to the customers/citizen
- A digital tool for optimal management: from geolocation up to billing.
Functionalities
Our software is a simple, reliable and efficient IT solution for managing all your data from the investigation and setting-up of pre-collection equipment, to the billing of users. It is fully adjustable to your needs concerning containers or trucks. It also gives you direct access to the real-time monitoring of the vehicles.
Equipment management
- Tracking of field operations (movements, maintenance, implementations, washing…)
- Remote access-control management
- Monitoring visits to voluntary drop-off points (Access control)
Geo-positioning in real time
- Real-time management and viewing of vehicle activity in the field (position, collected bins, kilometers travelled, activity underway…)
- Feedback and use of sensors for various cases: presence of refuse workers, back step, body weight…
- Archiving and consultation of all data from your vehicles
- Tracking display
- Activity timing chart
- Activity reports and real-time indicators of rounds carried out
- Monitoring the state of vehicles
User relationship / behaviour
- Following up user queries
- Record of bins presented for collection
- Uploading bills for each user
- Uploading a citizen portal (users access their personalised data)
- Record of user’s access to Voluntary drop-off points equipped with Access control
Circuit / Tour management
- Simple, graphic or imported modelling or theoretical tours
- Management of theoretical circuits and comparison between planned and completed tours
PAYT (Pay As You Throw) Module management
- Invoicing module (establishing invoicing rules, launching invoicing campaigns, carrying out regularization campaigns…)
- Management of payments instruments (payment order, standing order…)
- Public accounting interface
Collection data
- Rate of bins presented per circuit, per community, per waste fraction etc…
- Use rate of Voluntary drop-off points depending on areas, per fraction waste if equipped with Access control
Alert feedback and management
Embedded navigation assistance
- Round displayed with collection instructions in truck cabin
- Entering and reporting field data/incident feedback
- Communication with teams through message service
Geolocation and data collection with on-board vehicle hardware
SULO provides equipment adapted to the waste collection with a technical system to recognize and record which bin is collected and his weight. We have an onboard vehicle hardware to localize the truck, collect data and transfer them to our system.
Data recording via integrated truck hardware creates a new dimension in transparency and waste collection optimization. You receive precise trip data and document the emptying processes. This is a milestone in making the efficiency of waste disposal measurable and to be able to make lasting improvements. The database also enables the real-time readout of collection and the management of your fleet via SULO software.
The identification module which reads the RFID chip of the bin, is fitted to the rear of the waste collection truck and automatically records all data during collection. The data can be consulted in real-time or by history. There are currently around 2500 vehicles equipped with this proven SULO system around the world. The process of bin identification is linked with the weighing system technology such that the waste quantity of each bin is traceably registered and can be used as the basis for automated invoicing of each household. The module in the vehicle’s cab is the interface for compiling of GPS data, depicting the routes and to fleet management.
Your advantages at a glance
- Automatic readout of the RFID chip in the bin using the module at the rear of the truck
- Real-time monitoring of your waste collection vehicles activity : waste collection process, geolocation
- Collect event during the collection tour (damaged bins which needed maintenance, event on the road, etc)
- Valid trip data and documentation of the emptying procedures
- Data for pay-as-you-throw invoicing by linking to the weighing system technology
- Securing data by transferring them to a secure platform – Have a secure platform to transfer data
- Management of collection data
Bin identification through RFID Chip
Efficient waste management starts with a bin being clearly identified. The proven RFID transponder technology by SULO provides the perfect preconditions for this and solution for it. With 10 million units installed around the world, it is one of the ground breaking and most used solution on the market. The chip is concealed in the bin’s DIN comb in a protected place and make the link with all the information registered and stored in your database of user. In this way, it enables reliable information by the SULO identification and weighing system or by a mobile handheld reader. SULO manufactures and provides all kind of normalized RFID solutions with various frequencies based on your needs and requirements (Chips, stickers etc…)
Being equipped with the RFID transponder chip lays the basis for precise recognition of each waste bin in your community, including all emptying data. Each bin has a globally unique ID number related to a location. The knowledge of data, time and GPS position of the emptying prevents illicit emptying and allows you to receive precise information for your usage-based invoicing.
Your advantages at a glance
- Simple installation and resistance to heavy duty conditions
- Full range of RFID chip and solutions (frequency, type)
- Globally unique ID number linked to a location or a citizen
- Compliance with the latest certifications
- Readouts by a handheld device or identification reader installed on the truck
- Prevents emptying of non-registered bins
- A first step to the “pay-as-you-throw” system
SULO is the driver of innovation in waste management. With SULO Solutions, we offer municipalities and waste management companies a sophisticated system that significantly simplifies and conveniently links all disposal logistics processes.
Digital Solutions
Efficient waste management depends on comprehensive planning and administration. Only an integrated hardware and software system that records, administers and optimises all aspects of waste management can meet the challenges of the future. With its Digital solutions, SULO is embracing the digital future and offers all the components and advantages of modern waste management from a single source:
- Bin identification through RFID Chip
- Geolocation and data collection with on-board vehicle hardware
- Real-time fleet management
- Automated accounting
- Access control
- Filling-level measurement
The all-round, no-worry waste management package
With many years of experience as a leading system provider, we can advise you about your individual waste management needs, provide you will all hardware and software components and give you support anytime so that your waste management logistics will run smoothly.
Our services:
- Advising, concept design, project management
- Hardware and software provision and set-up
- User trainings
- Maintenance, repair, support
>3.000
vehicles equipped with SULO Truck Systems
>10.000.000
transponders place and in use worldwide
>270.000.000 €
fee statements sent to end customers per year
Certificates
- BSI certification (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, German Federal Office for Security in Information Technology) for ID systems
- E1 certification from the Kraftfahrtbundesamt (German Federal Office for Motor Vehicles) for usage of the SULO System in motor vehicles in the 24V on-board network
- Certified specialised programme in accordance with OKKSA TÜV certification for management programmes
- ISO 9001 compliant with street traffic-related requirements (ISO … compliant with KBA (Kraftfahrtbundesamt, German Federal Office for Motor Vehicles) see E1)
- PTB (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, German Federal Institute of Physics and Meterology) license for provision of tested weighing systems on waste collection vehicles CE mark of conformity
Our Security for you!
Server Monitoring
In order to guarantee data security, the collected data is transferred to a monitored platform. Server monitoring is included in our service offering in order to minimise outages in the data collection systems or database servers and to prevent problems effectively.
Your added value
Our monitoring system doesn’t just kick in when things go wrong. It provides you with more than just an overview of the current status. The monitoring system also provides you with valuable evaluations over time as well as information about your systems and data.