Aerial Detection of Illegal Dumping

AI-powered drone monitoring that covers large areas daily. Find every dumpsite before it grows — whether reported or not.

94%
Reduction achieved
26
Days to results
117K+
Photos processed
+
12 New Sites Detected today
-
94% Reduction In 26 days

The Problem Cities Face

Complaint-based systems only find dumpsites after residents report them. The neighborhoods suffering most are often those least likely to report.

30-50%
Of sites go unreported
5-10x
Cost increase when sites grow
0
Visibility before reports
Reactive
Not proactive

How It Works

Automated aerial monitoring combined with AI detection creates a complete picture of illegal dumping activity.

1

Aerial Monitoring

Enterprise drones equipped with high-resolution cameras fly systematic routes covering your target areas. Daily coverage ensures nothing goes unnoticed.

2

AI Detection

Custom-trained deep learning model identifies illegal dumping materials: mattresses, furniture, tires, appliances, construction debris, and bulk waste.

3

Geospatial Mapping

Precise GPS coordinates, photo documentation, severity scoring, and change detection for every site. Know exactly where, how big, and whether sites are growing.

4

Automated Reporting

Integration with your city systems creates automatic work orders. Cleanup crews receive prioritized dispatch lists — no manual reconnaissance needed.

5

Cleanup Verification

Follow-up flights confirm sites have been cleaned. Track the complete lifecycle: detected, assigned, cleaned, verified. Measure effectiveness with hard data.

6

Trend Analysis

Identify hotspots, track patterns over time, and optimize crew deployment. Data-driven resource allocation based on actual need, not just complaint volume.

Why Aerial Detection

Transform your approach from reactive cleanup to proactive prevention.

+

Find Unreported Sites

Discover the 30-50% of dumpsites that never get reported. Environmental justice means objective coverage regardless of which neighborhoods file complaints.

$

Catch Sites Early

Sites detected early (10-20 items) cost 50-70% less to clean than fully-grown sites (100+ items). Early detection translates to direct cost savings.

%

Break the Cycle

Consistent detection drives dumping down 94% (proven results). Clean streets create a protective barrier — the "permission to dump" vanishes.

>

Data-Driven Deployment

Zone-based hotspot mapping enables proactive crew scheduling. Deploy based on actual need, measure what works, and optimize over time.

Proven Results

San Francisco Bayview Pilot

This technology has been deployed and validated in the field. In the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood — one of San Francisco's most impacted areas — daily aerial detection and reporting transformed the landscape.

94% reduction
118 active dumpsites reduced to 7 in just 26 days of consistent detection and reporting.

Detection Timeline

May 9, 2022
118
Baseline - start of daily detection
May 24
7
After 26 days of reporting
2-week break
-
No flights or reports
June 6
73
Sites accumulated during break
June 29
5
After 24 more days of reporting

Key insight: When detection stopped, dumping returned. Consistent detection is the key to sustained clean streets.

Ready to See Every Dumpsite?

Let's discuss how aerial detection can transform your city's approach to illegal dumping.