Inputs
All outputs are per collection day.
Example data table
Sample inputs and a typical output snapshot for quick reference.
| Project area (m²) | Waste rate (kg/m²/day) | Collection days/week | One-way distance (km) | Vehicle capacity (t) | Recycling rate (%) | Trips/collection day | Total cost (sample) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 | 0.35 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 30 | 2 | ≈ 310.00 |
| 6,000 | 0.45 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 45 | 2 | ≈ 520.00 |
| 1,200 | 0.20 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 1 | ≈ 120.00 |
Values are illustrative only. Use your site rates and haul distances for decisions.
Formula used
- Daily waste (t/day): Waste = Area × Rate ÷ 1000
- Waste per collection day (t/run): RunWaste = (Waste × WorkDays) ÷ CollectionDays
- Trips per run: Trips = ceil(RunWaste ÷ VehicleCapacity)
- Effective one-way distance: EffKm = AvgKm × StrategyFactor
- Driving time per trip (hr): DriveHr = (2 × EffKm) ÷ Speed
- Service time per trip (hr): ServiceHr = (Load + Unload + Stops + Handling) ÷ 60
- Total route time (hr): TotalHr = Trips × (DriveHr + ServiceHr)
- Vehicles needed: Fleet = ceil(TotalHr ÷ ShiftHours)
- Fuel used (L): Fuel = (2 × EffKm × Trips) × FuelPerKm
- Total cost: Cost = FuelCost + Disposal + Labor − RecyclingCredit
- Emissions (kg CO₂): CO2 = Fuel × CO2Factor
How to use this calculator
- Enter project area and a realistic waste generation rate.
- Set working days and collection frequency for your schedule.
- Provide haul distance, vehicle capacity, and average speed.
- Add loading/unloading times and stop time per extra point.
- Enter fuel, labor, disposal fees, and recycling assumptions.
- Press Submit to view results above the form instantly.
- Use Download CSV or PDF to export the current run.
Notes for practical routing
- Multi-stop routing helps when waste points are dispersed and stops are quick.
- Transfer stations can cut distance when disposal sites are far.
- Improving segregation often reduces both disposal cost and trips.
- Use measured travel times from your site to refine speed and service inputs.