PHS Orwak, part of the PHS Group, has launched TOM - the latest in hi-tech Waste Compaction Systems for public spaces.
TOM which was developed in Sweden is the newest member of the Orwak family and offers up to seven times more capacity than a conventional waste bin, but in a unit of equivalent size.
TOM features hands-free operation and intelligent self-management making it ideal for use in areas with high footfall such as restaurants, cafés and cafeterias; airports, railroad stations and other transportation hubs; arenas and theme parks; recycling centres, supermarkets, shopping malls and other retail centres.
Martin Hewitt, Commercial Director, at PHS Orwak Environmental said: "TOM is a remarkable feature-rich waste compaction system that offers huge benefits for managers of busy facilities. Not only does it allow for up to seven times the waste to be deposited before the bag is full and needs to be changed, but the system can communicate when it's reached its capacity, so that you can proactively switch bags. This has huge implications for making site management more efficient. It means staff are not wasting time checking if bins are full.
"TOM also means fewer full bags compared to conventional bins which results in less volume to transport, less frequent and lower transportation costs, as well as lower CO2 emissions. It is the modern way of dealing with high volumes of consumer waste."
Tough, dependable, and easy to maintain, TOM offers quiet operation (51dB or less) and a range of smart features. A motion sensor opens the shutter automatically, allowing for hands-free operation, or the unit can be programmed to stay open during peak times.
An internal built-in sensor means TOM can tell when there's a low traffic period (30 minutes or more without anyone approaching). During that time, TOM compresses the waste and keeps it compacted. This allows the waste to begin breaking down and increases the overall amount of waste TOM can hold. The unit can be customised in colours or design, and wrapping is stress-free.
