Tokyo Metropolitan Government Introduces "Compressing" Smart Trash Cans "SmaGO" at "Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai"
As part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "Be Smart Tokyo" project, two environmentally friendly IoT smart trash cans, "SmaGO," have been installed and are now operational at "Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai," a commercial facility adjacent to Toyosu Market. These solar-powered bins automatically compress waste and allow for cloud-based monitoring of fill levels, aiming to prevent overflow and streamline collection.
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**On March 26, 2026, two environmentally friendly IoT smart trash cans "SmaGO" (Smart Trash Can) developed by ForceTec Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Yohei Takemura, hereinafter "ForceTec") were installed and commenced operation at "Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai," a commercial facility adjacent to Tokyo's Toyosu Market (operated by Manyo Club Co., Ltd.).**
**This initiative was implemented as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Smart Service Implementation Promotion Project "Be Smart Tokyo," through collaboration between unerry Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Hidetoshi Uchiyama, hereinafter "unerry"), which is a Smart Service Implementation Promotion Operator (*1), and Manyo Club Co., Ltd., the facility operator.**
The SmaGO units installed this time operate on solar power, featuring a function to automatically compress waste to approximately one-fifth of its original volume, in addition to a cloud-based system that monitors accumulated waste levels. This enables efficient collection while preventing overflowing. By installing SmaGO, the aim is to create a more user-friendly environment for visitors, prevent waste overflow, and streamline collection operations.
*1 "Smart Service Implementation Promotion Operator": An operator that promotes the implementation of smart services in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
## Background of SmaGO Installation at Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai
Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is a commercial facility that leverages its location adjacent to Toyosu Market, gathering stores where visitors can enjoy fresh ingredients and dining. Given these facility characteristics, there was a demand for solutions to handle waste associated with eating on the go and takeout beverages/snacks, as well as for an efficient collection system. By installing SmaGO this time, the facility aims to improve convenience for visitors, prevent waste overflow, and streamline collection operations.
SmaGO installed in the area where light meal vendors are concentrated.
Front view.
**This initiative was implemented as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Smart Service Implementation Promotion Project "Be Smart Tokyo," through collaboration between unerry Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Hidetoshi Uchiyama, hereinafter "unerry"), which is a Smart Service Implementation Promotion Operator (*1), and Manyo Club Co., Ltd., the facility operator.**
The SmaGO units installed this time operate on solar power, featuring a function to automatically compress waste to approximately one-fifth of its original volume, in addition to a cloud-based system that monitors accumulated waste levels. This enables efficient collection while preventing overflowing. By installing SmaGO, the aim is to create a more user-friendly environment for visitors, prevent waste overflow, and streamline collection operations.
*1 "Smart Service Implementation Promotion Operator": An operator that promotes the implementation of smart services in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
## Background of SmaGO Installation at Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai
Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is a commercial facility that leverages its location adjacent to Toyosu Market, gathering stores where visitors can enjoy fresh ingredients and dining. Given these facility characteristics, there was a demand for solutions to handle waste associated with eating on the go and takeout beverages/snacks, as well as for an efficient collection system. By installing SmaGO this time, the facility aims to improve convenience for visitors, prevent waste overflow, and streamline collection operations.
SmaGO installed in the area where light meal vendors are concentrated.
Front view.