Moselle. Forbach: portable and smart cameras to combat fly-tipping in the city

The City of Forbach is stepping up its fight against fly-tipping. It has invested in a system of mobile cameras equipped with artificial intelligence capable of recognizing illegal dumping. The first of its kind was installed at a strategic location last December. 150 tickets were issued in five months. The number of fly-tipping incidents has been halved. The municipality will invest in a second camera.

This location, at the corner of Schœneck and Jean-Jaurès streets, was known to be a popular spot for illegal dumping. 150 fines were issued in five months thanks to the new camera. Photo by Gaëlle Krähenbühl

Attached to a lamppost several meters high, the device is rather discreet. At the corner of Schœneck and Jean-Jaurès streets, the first mobile camera in the City of Forbach is pointed directly at the line of five voluntary contribution terminals (glass, clothing, recyclables). Until now, the area was mainly known for being a popular site for fly-tipping. All kinds of waste, household appliances, and ripped bags regularly littered the ground, sometimes with up to a ton of garbage per day. A collection job...

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