Pirika Supports Waste Problem Solutions Through Citizen Collaboration and Data Utilization, Expanding Services to Four Municipalities

Pirika Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), which aims to overcome all environmental problems with the power of science and technology, has expanded the provision of its waste management support services for local governments, launching operations in Konohana Ward of Osaka City, Shibuya Ward and Meguro Ward of Tokyo, and Nagano Prefecture from April to June 2026. Initiatives that visualize issues such as littering and illegal dumping using data and support decision-making and collaboration with citizens by local governments are spreading. Background and Objectives of Introduction Currently, many local governments are facing the urgent need to efficiently conduct administrative operations with limited personnel and to improve the environmental aesthetics and conservation of their regions. Against this backdrop, Pirika's various services, which support the visualization of cleaning activities, the distribution of waste, and the management of illegal dumping reports, are being utilized, leading to the launch of operations in four new municipalities. Overview of Introduction in Each Municipality | Municipality | Launch Period | Introduced Functions/Services | |---|---|---| | Konohana Ward, Osaka City | April 2026 | Pirika Local Government Edition "Visualization Page"
Takanome Automotive Edition | | Shibuya Ward, Tokyo | June 2026 | Pirika Local Government Edition "Visualization Page"
Volunteer Cleaning Activity Support Service | | Meguro Ward, Tokyo | June 2026 | Pirika Local Government Edition "Visualization Page" | | Nagano Prefecture | June 2026 | Pirika Local Government Edition "Illegal Dumping Report Management Service" | | Expected Effects/Objectives | |---|---| | - Activation of beautification activities involving citizens and companies, leading to the creation of attractive towns.
- Collection and visualization of waste distribution information using moving vehicles, and focused cleaning and calls to action based on distribution information. | | - Activation of beautification activities involving citizens, leading to the creation of attractive towns.
- Revitalization of local volunteer cleaning activities.
- Reduction of the burden of volunteer cleaning activity support operations faced by local governments. | | - Activation of beautification activities involving citizens, leading to the creation of attractive towns. | | - Promotion of citizen reporting of illegal dumping information.
- Smooth information sharing with municipalities. | Features of Provided Services Pirika Local Government Edition "Visualization Page" This is a page where data from Pirika's SNS posts can be aggregated and published within a specific municipal area. The number of participants, amount of waste collected, and activity maps are updated in real-time, providing activity records without the need for manual data entry by staff. Furthermore, since records include photos, it naturally visualizes "who, where, and how activities are being carried out," which has been difficult to grasp until now. Rankings for individuals and groups boost motivation for activities, and a sense of solidarity, "I'm not alone," becomes a motivation for continuation. Pirika Local Government Edition "Illegal Dumping Report Management Service" This service utilizes the reporting function of Pirika's SNS, allowing citizens and patrol staff to easily send photos and location information of illegally dumped waste from their smartphones. Reported information is centrally managed on a PC management screen. Status management of response progress and information sharing with related organizations can be conducted smoothly. Takanome Automotive Edition This system automatically maps and visualizes the distribution of waste in urban areas by capturing images of roads using smartphones mounted on vehicles and performing image analysis. By understanding areas with high waste concentration based on data, priority cleaning areas can be determined with evidence rather than intuition, contributing to the effective allocation of limited budgets and personnel. It supports grasping the reality of littering and illegally dumped waste, considering effective measures based on data, and preventing the outflow of waste. Future Outlook Pirika will continue to support the dual goals of improving the efficiency of local government operations and achieving sustainable community development through citizen participation, while addressing the unique challenges of each region, such as visualizing waste distribution, making cleaning activities visible, and combating illegal dumping. Furthermore, by expanding collaboration with local governments nationwide, Pirika will accelerate the social implementation of a "mechanism that visualizes regional conditions and guides the resolution of environmental issues together with citizens." Utilizing the power of science and technology, the company aims to realize a society where citizens, local governments, and companies can work together to solve environmental challenges. About Pirika Inc. Pirika Inc. is an environmental startup challenging the problem of waste flowing into the natural environment, aiming to overcome all environmental problems with the power of science and technology. The "Pirika" litter-picking SNS is used in over 135 countries and regions, with a cumulative total of over 450 million pieces of trash collected (as of June 10, 2026). The company also develops the waste distribution survey service "Takanome" and provides consulting services for waste-related surveys, countermeasures, and resource recovery. Through diverse collaborations and partnerships, Pirika tackles the discovery and resolution of issues.