| Technical Specifications | ||
| Payload | 1,800 | kg |
| Platform Length | 2,900 | mm |
| Platform Width | 1,400 | mm |
| Effective Stroke | 2,900 | mm |
| Power | 4.00 | kW |
| Lifting Time | ~ 52 | s |
| Lowering Time | ~ 52 | s |
| Product Category | Underground Lift | |
In a mixed-use residential and commercial building, several 1,100-litre waste bins needed to be stored discreetly without taking up valuable outdoor space. The developer therefore opted for an underground lift that allows the waste bins to be stored below ground and raised to the surface for emptying when required.
The Challenge: Safe Underground Lift Technology for Outdoor Use
The underground lift had to be designed for permanent outdoor use and blend as discreetly as possible into the existing paved surface.
As the lift is located in an area accessible to pedestrians, suitable safety measures were also required. At the same time, operation had to be restricted to the authorised caretaker.
The Solution: Hot-Dip Galvanised Underground Lift with RFID Access Control
Janzen Lifttechnik installed an underground lift with a load capacity of 1,800 kg and a platform size of 2,900 × 1,400 mm. The hot-dip galvanised steel structure is designed for permanent outdoor use.
The cover features a recessed tray that can be filled with paving stones to match the surrounding surface. When lowered, it blends discreetly into the paved area. A pit edge protection system with an integrated rainwater drainage channel provides drainage around the pit opening.
An audible warning signal alerts people nearby when the lift is moving. Electrically operated shut-off valves fitted directly to the hydraulic cylinders prevent the platform from lowering unintentionally. Operation is controlled via an RFID access system, ensuring that only authorised chip holders can activate the underground lift – in this project, exclusively the caretaker.
Raising Waste Bins to the Surface for Collection
The 1,100-litre waste bins are stored permanently underground. When the waste is due to be collected, the caretaker activates the lift using an RFID chip and raises the platform to the surface. Two 1,100-litre waste bins can be transported simultaneously.
After emptying, the bins are lowered back underground. The paved cover sits flush with the surrounding surface, allowing pedestrians to walk over the area again.
The Result: More Outdoor Space Without Visible Waste Bins
By storing the waste bins underground, there is no need for permanently visible bin storage areas outdoors. The paved cover blends into the surroundings, allowing the area to continue being used as a pedestrian walkway.
Further References:
▶ Underground Lift for the Transport of Waste Containers
