The ECONAD SmartBin is a compact floating skimmer designed for the continuous collection of floating debris and surface contamination from ports, marinas, industrial water areas and other protected waters.
The system uses a floating weir-skimming principle to draw the contaminated surface layer into a collection unit, where solid waste is retained by a replaceable filter while the water is pumped back into the water body.
SmartBin provides a practical solution for maintaining cleaner water surfaces in areas where floating waste naturally accumulates.
Efficient Surface Cleaning
SmartBin is connected by hoses to a high-capacity motor pump that creates a continuous flow of surface water through the collection unit.
Floating contaminants are drawn into the skimmer together with water and retained inside a dedicated filter collector.
The filtered water is then returned to the water body, allowing continuous cleaning without the need to remove large volumes of water.
ECONAD SmartBin can be used in:
- Ports and harbours
- Marinas and yacht clubs
- Berthing areas
- Coastal and protected marine waters
- Backwaters and reservoirs
- Industrial water basins
- Swimming and recreational water areas
- Grain terminals
- Coal terminals
- Other locations where floating debris accumulates
The unit can be installed near quays, berths and other areas where wind and water movement naturally concentrate floating waste.
SmartBin can collect various types of floating waste, including:
- Plastic bottles
- Plastic bags and packaging
- Leaves and vegetation
- Organic debris
- Small floating waste
- Other surface contamination
Depending on the type, size and shape of the debris, the collection unit can retain approximately 5–20 kg of waste before the filter requires servicing or replacement.
Collected recyclable materials can be separated and sent for recycling where appropriate.
SmartBin operates using a floating weir-skimming system.
The collection opening remains positioned close to the water surface, where most floating contamination accumulates.
Surface water and debris are drawn into the unit by the connected pump. The contaminants remain inside the filter collector while the water is continuously returned to the basin.
This operating principle makes SmartBin suitable for continuous surface cleaning in relatively calm and protected water areas.
Collected debris is retained inside a dedicated filter element.
When the filter becomes full, it can be removed, emptied or replaced, allowing the unit to quickly return to operation.
Different filtration configurations can be selected according to the type of contamination present at the site.
The SmartBin+ configuration is designed for more demanding industrial applications.
In addition to conventional floating debris, SmartBin+ can collect:
- Coal dust
- Grain dust
- Fine floating particles
- Oil sheen
- Light petroleum contamination
- Other surface pollutants
Special filtration elements are supplied according to the type and concentration of contamination.
This makes SmartBin+ particularly suitable for grain terminals, coal terminals and industrial port facilities where fine particles regularly enter the surrounding water area.
The standard SmartBin package includes a motor pump for continuous circulation of water through the skimmer.
The system operates from a 220 V electrical power supply.
The pump capacity and filtration arrangement can be selected according to the operating area and required cleaning performance.
SmartBin can be installed as a permanent surface-cleaning system in locations where floating contamination regularly accumulates.
It can also be used temporarily for:
- Seasonal cleaning
- Port maintenance
- Industrial cleanup operations
- Environmental improvement projects
- Localised debris removal
The compact construction allows the unit to be repositioned when required.
SmartBin is designed for straightforward operation with minimal routine maintenance.
Typical maintenance includes:
- Inspection of the floating skimmer
- Removal of collected debris
- Cleaning or replacement of filter elements
- Inspection of hoses
- Checking the motor pump
- Cleaning the internal collection area
The simple modular design helps reduce servicing time and allows the system to remain operational with minimal interruption.
- Continuous Surface Cleaning: The pumping system provides continuous circulation and removal of floating contamination.
- Multiple Types of Debris: Suitable for plastic waste, vegetation, packaging and other floating materials.
- SmartBin+ Industrial Filtration: Optional filtration allows the collection of coal dust, grain dust, fine particles and oil sheen.
- Compact Installation: The unit can be installed near berths, quay walls and other areas where contamination naturally accumulates.
- Replaceable Filters: Filter collectors can be quickly cleaned or replaced as they become full.
- Recyclable Waste Collection: Suitable collected materials can be separated for recycling and further processing.
- Simple Operation: The straightforward pumping and filtration principle allows easy operation and routine maintenance.
- Flexible Configuration: The pump, filtration system and installation arrangement can be adapted to specific water conditions and contamination types.
SmartBin Water Surface Cleaning Solutions
ECONAD supplies SmartBin and SmartBin+ systems for ports, marinas, industrial terminals and other facilities requiring regular removal of floating debris and surface contamination.
Contact us for:
- SmartBin system selection
- SmartBin+ configuration
- Pump selection
- Filter selection
- Coal and grain dust filtration
- Oil sheen removal solutions
- Permanent or temporary installations
- Technical consultation
- Commercial quotation
Send us information about the water area, type of contamination, expected debris volume and installation location to receive a suitable SmartBin configuration.
