Athens deploys 12,100 RFID bin tags and 145 on-vehicle readers in integrated waste system

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The Municipality of Athens is investing €1.7 million to equip 12,100 waste bins with RFID tags and 145 collection vehicles with integrated readers and weighing systems. This large-scale deployment enables precise "pay-as-you-throw" billing and route optimization, providing a high-volume commercial blueprint for smart city waste management across the European Union.

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