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AI Predicts Dumpster Fires Before They Happen: The Smart Waste Revolution Saving Millions
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In this episode of Lead with AI, Dr. Tamara Nall speaks with Sandeep Sankarankutty, VP of Operations at Recycle Track Systems, who reveals how AI-powered sensors are transforming the $75 billion waste management industry. Sankarankutty shares how their "Pello smart Bin sensors" can detect contamination in real-time, predict literal dumpster fires, and turn reactive waste management into a proactive operation that prevents problems before customers even notice them. Employee number one at the decade-old company, he explains how their technology increased recycling diversion rates by 55% at Citi Field stadium, keeping thousands of tons of recyclables out of landfills. The conversation explores how major commercial clients across North America now receive text alerts about waste issues before they become problems, and how cycle vending machines at sports stadiums are turning recycling into an engaging experience for fans. Sankarankutty envisions a 2030 where waste management becomes completely transparent and educational, helping his own children understand that recycling creates real environmental impact beyond just sorting trash. For listeners wanting immediate proof of this technology's impact, he invites them to visit Citi Field to see how AI is turning 30,000 baseball fans into recycling champions.
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