Daily Detection of Illegal Dumping
A deep dive into the technology and its impact on illegal dumping, cleanliness, and hope.
View presentation →Conferences, podcasts, and news coverage about Aerbits and aerial detection technology
A deep dive into the technology and its impact on illegal dumping, cleanliness, and hope.
View presentation →How changing the way we report illegal dumping impacts environmental justice.
How we used drones and AI to make a dent in illegal dumping.
Listen to podcast →Michael Moritz's Crankstart Foundation commits $9.2M over three years to Oakland's illegal dumping enforcement - announced one week after voters rejected Measure E. The grant funds expanded camera networks, OPD investigations, and Aerbits' AI drone pilot. Deep-dive analysis from The Dissent SF on the funding gap, the technology component, and what comes next.
Read article →Crankstart Foundation commits $9.3 million to Oakland's illegal dumping fight, with funding supporting expanded surveillance cameras, OPD enforcement investigations, community education, bulky waste pickups, and the Aerbits AI drone pilot program. Mayor Lee and DPW Director Garland detail the three-year strategy at press conference.
Read article →Crankstart Foundation's three-year, $9M investment will help fund AI-assisted aerial imaging technology to identify dumping hotspots, expand the city's surveillance camera network from 35 to 85 cameras, and support OPD enforcement against repeat offenders.
Read article →Michael Moritz's Crankstart Foundation gives $9.3 million over three years to expand Oakland's camera network, fund the Aerbits AI drone pilot, and support public awareness campaigns. CEO Missy Narula highlights the city's leadership in making illegal dumping a priority.
Read article →Crankstart Foundation gives Oakland $9.2 million to prevent and clean up illegal dumping. The grant funds expanded surveillance cameras, OPD investigations of repeat dumpers, community education, and the Aerbits AI drone pilot program. Coverage of the press conference with Mayor Lee, OPD Deputy Chief Tedesco, and residents from Faith in Action East Bay.
Read article →In-depth feature on Oakland's $150K Aerbits pilot program. Includes interviews with residents, Councilmember Zac Unger, Public Works Director Liam Garland, and Assistant Director Kristin Hathaway - covering how drone technology will identify dumping sites more equitably than the 311 system.
Read article →Recent news coverage on Oakland's illegal dumping initiatives and technology solutions.
Watch video →Latest news coverage featuring Aerbits technology and illegal dumping detection solutions.
Watch video →In-depth coverage of Oakland's press conference announcing the new illegal dumping ordinance and $150,000 AI drone pilot program. Features quotes from Mayor Barbara Lee, Councilmember Zac Unger, and OPW Assistant Director Kristin Hathaway about the Aerbits technology and privacy protections.
Read article →Oakland launches comprehensive illegal dumping crackdown with over $1M in funding, doubled fines up to $5,000, and pilot drone program using Aerbits technology to scan neighborhoods and identify dumping sites with AI privacy protection. "Our neighborhoods deserve better than to be treated as dumping grounds," Mayor Barbara Lee said.
Read article →Oakland residents demand accountability at community forum as city announces new $1 million legislative package including six-month pilot program to spot dumping sites from the air. The city removed 145 tons of trash while implementing tougher enforcement with fines up to $5,000 and surveillance cameras to capture license plates.
Read article →Oakland City Council votes unanimously to double illegal dumping fines to $5,000 and attach penalties to license plates for first time. The city receives 25,000 illegal dumping calls annually and picks up 6,000 pounds of illegally dumped items daily. New AI drone pilot program will track dumping sites in real time.
Read article →Kenny Choi reports on Oakland's comprehensive plan to crack down on illegal dumpers using enhanced enforcement, steeper penalties, and innovative drone technology.
Watch video →In-depth analysis of Oakland's approved $150K pilot program, including technical details of the detection system, evidence from San Francisco's Bayview pilot, and privacy review process. Features data showing 96% reduction in dumpsites and operational sustainability requirements.
Read article →Darwin BondGraham reports on Oakland's $150K pilot program with Aerbits, covering the council committee's unanimous approval, privacy protections, and how the technology addresses inequitable reporting across neighborhoods.
Read article →Katie Nielsen reports on Oakland's proposed plan to use Aerbits' aerial detection system to crack down on illegal dumping.
Watch video →How Bayview San Francisco residents are taking action to clean up their neighborhood.
Read article →Presenting to the Project Management Institute of San Francisco Bay Area Chapter.
Read article →How drones are helping to clean up San Francisco's illegal dumping crisis.
Read article →How Aerbits uses AI-equipped drones to identify and report trash accumulation in San Francisco neighborhoods.
Read article →How drones are helping to clean up San Francisco's illegal dumping crisis.
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