MUNICIPAL3 Mobile Recycling Inventory, Jerrard Whitten

Inventorying Recycling..using mobile devices

Jerrard WhittenMVPC GIS/IT Manager

Reduce the time to collect info in the field

Reuse previously assembled data and technology

Increase Recycling rates in the municipality

‘promote the orderly growth of the region’

Today’s Discussion

• Recycling Inventory – case study

• The mobile solution

• Lessons learned

• RPA support/DIY

Andover case study

• Goal to address issue of waste reduction

• Need statistics on current recycling efforts

• Desire to replicate work underway in Haverhill

• Make determination of how to enforce regulations

Finding the “right” app(the ‘Goldilocks’ criteria)

Not too complex (slow, costly, too many options)

Not too small (lack of data/analysis)

Not looking to design/build ourselves

“Just right” – robust system, good capabilities, flexibility of implementation, competitive cost

Mobile solution:

• Use of ArcGIS for iOS and Android (application)

• MVPC ArcGIS Server provides data connection

• ‘Data dictionary’ based on community needs

• Provide GIS and tabular data reports

Analyzing Results

• Immediately available on mobile (symbolization)

• Tabular records and GIS data

• Potential for automated reporting

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• Time/Date stamp and pictures document violations

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• Time/Date stamp and pictures document violations

• Results provide basis for enforcement actions

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Desired Outcome…

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• Application functionality varies by OS (Android vs. iOS)

• Mobile data access fluctuates by location

• Field data collection should be efficient and simple

• Data results do not always match managers decisions

Lessons Learned

Other Uses

Quality of life – Potholes, Graffiti, Debris, Illegal dumping…

Tree Inventory – DPW based survey of maintenance needs

Catch Basin – For DPW inspection of cleaning, repairs

Sidewalk Inventory – Survey of extent and condition

……and more!

RPA Support

• MVPC

• Montachusett Regional Planning Commission

• Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission

• Berkshire Regional Planning Commission

• Northern Middlesex Council of Governments

• Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

• Metropolitan Area Planning Council

•ArcGIS Server license (and server)•Parcel data and data schema (inventory questions)•Use of ArcGIS for iOS/Android (free)•Technically skilled staff to set up system

(network operation, GIS software and mobile) •Feasibility of using ArcGIS Online

….Support through DEP WREC grant program!

Doing It Yourself (DIY)

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Thank you!For more information: jjwhitten@mvpc.org