Refuse storage and compaction monitoring

Abstract

Systems for assessing a volumetric fullness of a storage container of a refuse collection vehicle include a vehicle chassis, a refuse body on the vehicle chassis, a sensor, and a controller. The refuse body includes a hopper, a storage container, a lift, and a packer. The storage container defines an enclosed volume for containing waste. The lift is configured to service a refuse container proximate the refuse collection vehicle by engaging the refuse container, lifting the refuse container, and depositing waste from the refuse container into the hopper. The packer is configured to transfer waste from the hopper into the storage container and to pack waste within the storage container. The sensor is configured to monitor a packer load. The controller is communicatively coupled to the sensor and is configured to assess, based on packer load data generated by the sensor, a volumetric fullness of the storage container.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.