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QField for Waste Management and Sanitation

Route audits, container inventories, and sanitation inspections with offline mobile GIS.

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Improve waste and sanitation operations

Map routes, containers, and inspections with photos and validated forms.

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Field workflows

  • Route audits and optimization inputs
  • Container inventories and maintenance
  • Sanitation inspections and issue reporting

Works with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Build your model in QGIS and collaborate via QFieldCloud to keep operations smooth.

Why this matters

  • Paper processes and missed updates
  • Disconnected photos and notes
  • No signal on parts of routes

Trusted results

  • Used by municipal service providers
  • Traceable updates with QFieldCloud

FAQ

Can drivers capture route issues?
Yes. Record issues with photos and attributes and sync for follow-up.
Do you support barcode IDs?
Yes. Store and scan IDs to speed up inventories.

About QField

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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