Could artificial intelligence (AI) play more of a role in the collection of kerbside rubbish bins? It’s a question the ACT Government is asking.

A tender for a new company to manage the ACT’s household waste collection asks that applicants not only “demonstrate the use of zero-emission vehicle technology” but also offer an “in-vehicle data management system”.

The ACT Government spokesperson said this includes “GPS tracking of the service delivery, capacity to record services issues such as bin conditions, contamination, or customer compliance issues”.