Waste Management
Refuse fleets operate on high-intensity routes with frequent stops. Unmonitored fuel usage in these conditions is a profit killer.
Real-time visibility and rugged security are essential for waste management operations to eliminate fuel shrinkage and maximize route ROI.Efficiency in
Refuse Fleet Operations
450
Vehicles Managed
A regional waste authority with diverse collection zones struggled with:
Decentralized fuel tracking Blind spots across multiple sites Undetected waste and misuse Difficulty syncing fuel logs with telematics High route downtime due to inefficient schedulesMeasurable Results
6.2M
Gallons Tracked
110K+
Transactions
14%
Shrinkage Reduction
$2.1M
Annual Savings
Rugged Management Platform
FuelShield® Units
Secures high-volume pumps against unauthorized use and “fuel shrink”.
LevelShield® Sensors
Precision monitoring of high-capacity bulk fuel storage tanks.
FuelB4® Software
Cloud-based analytics providing 24/7 visibility into every drop dispensed.
Management ROI
for Refuse Fleets
Maximize Route Uptime
Streamlined fueling ensures trucks spend more time on their routes.
Deep Route Visibility
Identify which routes and vehicles are most efficient with detailed data.
Prevent Fuel Loss
Lock down supplies so they are only used by the right vehicles.
Automated Compliance
Generate detailed tax and environmental reports automatically.
Why Fuel Management Matters in the Waste Management Industry
Waste management fleets operate daily with heavy vehicle usage and tight schedules. Fuel makes up a large portion of operating expenses. Without real-time fuel tracking and centralized control, companies risk fuel theft, over-dispensing, inefficient routing, and manual reconciliation errors.
A fuel management system helps waste management companies reduce costs, improve accountability, and streamline operations across sites.
Fuel Management Success in the Waste Management Industry
A waste management company with 84 vehicles across 2 locations was facing:
- No centralized tracking across multiple tanks and sites
- Difficulty reconciling over 22,000 fuel transactions
- Unknown discrepancies and theft risk
- Manual reporting delays and human error
The Solution
SCI deployed a complete, site-to-site fuel management system:
- 3 FuelShield® Terminals for secure, authorized fueling across 6 pumps
- 3 LevelShield® Sensors for real-time tank monitoring on 4 tanks
- FuelB4® Software for automated transaction logging, reporting, and fuel inventory management
This gave the company real-time visibility into tank levels, transaction history, and fuel usage across both sites.
The Results of Fuel Management for a Waste Management Company
688,400 Gallons
Securely Tracked
Over 22,000 Fuel Transactions
Logged and Analyzed
12% Reduction
in Fuel Waste
$309,000
Annual Savings
Key Benefits or Fuel Management for Waste Management Fleets
- Real-time tank and transaction visibility across locations
- Theft prevention through secure, authorized dispensing
- Automated reconciliation and reporting
- Reduced operational waste and admin time
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Fuel Accountability Across Every Waste Management Route
Waste management fleets face a specific fuel accountability challenge: high-mileage daily routes, multiple driver shift changes on the same vehicle, and a mix of diesel, CNG, and LNG across the same fleet. Without centralized fuel management, tracking consumption per route, per driver, and per vehicle type becomes a daily manual reconciliation challenge. Garbage trucks experience above-average fuel consumption due to frequent stop-start cycles and hydraulic lift mechanisms.
SCI Fuel Management for Sanitation and Waste Fleets
Drivers authenticate with a unique ID at shift start, linking every gallon dispensed to their specific assignment. When a vehicle changes drivers between shifts, the system creates a clean handoff record. Municipal operators benefit from SCI audit-ready reporting that satisfies public fleet accountability reviews.
How do I track fuel for garbage trucks across multiple shifts?
SCI requires every driver to present an RFID key or PIN before dispensing, automatically assigning the transaction to that individual regardless of which vehicle they are operating, creating a complete per-driver fuel record.
Can one fuel management system handle diesel and CNG vehicles?
Yes. SCI supports multi-fuel operations from a single dashboard, tracking diesel and CNG in appropriate units and consolidating into unified fleet reporting, particularly valuable for waste fleets transitioning fuel types.
How does fuel monitoring reduce costs for municipal waste fleets?
Municipal waste fleets typically recover 10-18% of fuel costs after deployment. For 40 garbage trucks consuming 600,000 gallons annually, that is $90,000-$162,000 in annual savings at current diesel prices.
How quickly can fuel management deploy across a waste management fleet?
A standard operation with a central fuel depot is typically fully operational within 2-4 weeks, including hardware installation, driver credential issuance, dashboard configuration, and operator training.