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# Daily use of Totem Digital smart waste bins

> How automatic opening works, what the fill-level indicators mean, how operators empty Totem Digital smart waste bins and what optional 4G monitoring adds.

Totem Digital smart waste bins are used without contact: the door opens on approach and the light indicators show whether there is still room. This page explains how the bin works for the public and the emptying steps for operators.

## For the public: throwing away waste

<Steps>
  <Step title="Walk up to the bin">
    The presence sensor detects the user and automatically opens the door of the automated compartment. On models with a voice assistant, the bin can play an audio message.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Throw in your waste">
    Put the waste into the compartment. On the TPV2209, use the compartment that matches the waste type; the two manual compartments open by hand.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Walk away">
    The door closes automatically after the user leaves.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Fill-level indicators

| Model | Bin available | Bin full |
| - | - | - |
| WYC-2021 / WYC-2021-120 | **Blue** light strip | **Red** light strip, door no longer opens automatically |
| TPV2209 | **Green** indicator on the compartment | **Red** indicator on the compartment and fill-level alarm |

<Note>
  On the WYC-2021, when the strip turns red the door stays closed until the bin is emptied. This keeps the bin from overfilling and waste from ending up on the ground.
</Note>

## For operators: emptying

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the service door">
    Use the key or locking system of the service door. Wear protective gloves.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Remove the bag or liner">
    Lift out the full bag. On the TPV2209, the 100 L liner in each compartment comes out easily for emptying and cleaning.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fit a new bag">
    Fit a clean bag so it does not block the door or the level sensor.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Close and check">
    Close the service door and check that the indicator has returned to "available".
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Compactor model (WYC-2021-120)

The compactor presses the waste inside the bin, so the 100 L holds more waste between emptyings. A compacted bag is heavier than a normal one: lift it carefully.

## 4G monitoring (optional)

With the 4G module, the bin reports its fill level in real time. Operators can plan collection routes for full bins only, cutting unnecessary trips.

## LED advertising panels (TPV2209)

The two 760 × 380 mm illuminated panels can show information, educational campaigns about selective collection or advertising. The panels are powered by the same solar system.


## Related topics

- [Totem Digital smart waste bins: models and specifications](/en/cosuri-smart/prezentare.md)
- [Safety guide for Totem Digital smart waste bins](/en/cosuri-smart/siguranta.md)
- [Installing and starting up Totem Digital smart waste bins](/en/cosuri-smart/instalare.md)
- [Maintenance and troubleshooting for Totem Digital smart bins](/en/cosuri-smart/mentenanta-depanare.md)
- [Smart bench user manual by Totem Digital Romania](/en/banci-smart/prezentare.md)


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