Improved airport operations
Airports
Effective waste management at airports by implementing automated vacuum waste collection systems that streamline the disposal process, reduce operational costs, and minimise environmental impact
As the number of travellers, goods, and services at airports continues to rise, efficient waste management becomes essential for logistical, environmental, and safety reasons. Traditional waste management typically struggles to keep pace with the volume and complexity of airport waste, often relying on manual collection and disposal. Improper waste handling can create inefficiencies and higher operational costs, bring regulatory fines, and damage an airport’s reputation. However, Envac’s smart waste management system is designed to address all these challenges and drive long-term efficiency.
Slashed manual labour & costs
Zero waste goals supported
Maintaining high standards
Ensure security and regulatory compliance
Offering an environment with high standards for hygiene and sanitation is integral to safe air travel and airport worker health. Additionally, complying with waste management regulations and applicable laws is crucial for avoiding hefty fines and legal issues. With the Envac system, bags containing general waste from incoming flights are disposed of directly on the apron or at the gate, eliminating the need for manual transport through security.
The hermetically sealed pipe network that removes the waste using compressed air eliminates the risk of cross-contamination from airport kitchens and complies with HACCP, the strictest hygiene requirements.
Eliminating the flow of vehicles between the air and ground zones also helps to reduce traffic and security threats.
Eliminate overflowing bins, airside or landside
When an aircraft has taxied in and is at its gate, cleaning staff board the plane to prepare it for the next flight. But instead of carrying waste bags off every aircraft to a collection truck waiting on the tarmac, as done traditionally, or simply transporting bags through open areas – to a waste room for temporary storage, staff can now throw them straight into a waste inlet located at the same level as the entry doors. If the plane has no contact with the bridge, other inlets on the tarmac can be used. This keeps vehicle traffic on the tarmac and foot traffic to a minimum.
The waste inlets are optimally distributed throughout arrival and departure halls, leisure areas, and gates. Waste thrown in the inlets is automatically transported to containers in a waste collection station, typically located on the outskirts of the airport.
Improve cleanliness and the guest experience
Successful airport waste management ensures smooth airport operations and elevates the passenger experience. Timely waste collection, including real-time monitoring, ensures that airport facilities remain clean, hygienic, and pleasant for passengers and staff alike. Improvements in cleanliness improve the overall passenger experience, making them more likely to provide positive traveller ratings for cleanliness and promote the airport’s reputation for high standards.
Achieve labour cost efficiencies
The automated system operates 24/7, 365 days a year, in any weather. By reducing the need for frequent manual collection, airports cut costs, address labour shortages, and allocate resources where needed most. Automation and predictive analytics also enable better planning and resource allocation. Waste bins are only collected when necessary, reducing the costs associated with labour, replacing bin bags, and enabling staff to be reallocated to perform other key tasks like maintaining washrooms and passenger areas.
Improve sustainability performance
Envac helps airport operators reduce their environmental footprint by optimising waste collection and improving recycling rates. Efficient waste segregation and proper disposal minimise waste in landfills, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to environmental sustainability. Demonstrating such a commitment to sustainability can enhance an airport’s reputation and fulfil corporate social responsibility goals.
Solutions for Airports
Stationary waste collection
stationary pneumatic waste collection system is suitable
Kitchen waste
Kitchen waste for airports
Airports Projects
Airports Doha, Qatar
Hamad International Airport
At Doha’s state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport, five pneumatic waste collection systems handle kitchen waste from Qatar Airlines Flight Catering, while six collect mixed waste from the terminal. Envac designed, built, operates, and maintains all eleven systems.
Airports Dubai, UAE
Emirates Flight Catering Kitchen
Hermetically sealed steel waste inlets throughout the kitchen’s preparation area, dishwashing area and cleaning areas are connected to Envac’s state-of-the-art pneumatic waste removal system eliminating the need for unhygienic manual waste handling.