What kind of trash bin is SmaGO?

It is an environmentally friendly smart trash bin that runs on solar power, has a function to automatically compress trash to about one-fifth its size, and is equipped with IoT features to notify when trash accumulates.

Where in Hakone Town were SmaGOs installed?

They were installed in the 'Ashinoko-Hakone-machi Garden', a major transportation and tourism hub in the Hakone area, where 5 units were placed.

Why was SmaGO introduced?

To prevent trash overflow in Hakone, which receives 20 million visitors annually, and to maintain the landscape and improve the efficiency of collection operations. This was made possible through a donation from Odakyu Hakone.

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Kanagawa Prefecture: Hakone Installs First 'Compressing' Smart Trash Cans 'SmaGO' at Hakone-machi Park

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Hakone Town, Odakyu Hakone, and Forcetec have installed five 'SmaGO' IoT smart trash cans at Lake Ashi. Donated by Odakyu Hakone, these solar-powered bins compress waste to combat littering and improve collection efficiency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kind of trash bin is SmaGO?: A: It is an environmentally friendly smart trash bin that runs on solar power, has a function to automatically compress trash to about one-fifth its size, and is equipped with IoT features to notify when trash accumulates.
Q: Where in Hakone Town were SmaGOs installed?: A: They were installed in the 'Ashinoko-Hakone-machi Garden', a major transportation and tourism hub in the Hakone area, where 5 units were placed.
Q: Why was SmaGO introduced?: A: To prevent trash overflow in Hakone, which receives 20 million visitors annually, and to maintain the landscape and improve the efficiency of collection operations. This was made possible through a donation from Odakyu Hakone.