MEDrecycle – IoT Dashboard for Real-Time Monitoring of Recycling Stations

Smart Source built the MEDrecycle web platform for Mediateknik AB — a Blazor Server dashboard integrating MQTT telemetry, InfluxDB time-series data and real-time AI alerts — giving Swedish municipalities live operational control over their recycling stations.

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Smart Source built the MEDrecycle platform for Mediateknik AB. It is a real-time IoT monitoring dashboard for recycling stations across Sweden. The system collects telemetry from field devices via MQTT. Time-series data is stored in InfluxDB. Municipalities get a data-driven overview of all their stations.

The Challenge

Recycling stations in Sweden face serious operational problems. Illegal dumping, littering, and vandalism are costly. They damage both the environment and the municipality's reputation.

The core problem was a lack of data. Operators had no real-time visibility into what was happening at their stations. There was no way to detect incidents as they occurred.

Before MEDrecycle, organisations like HEM (Halmstad Energi och Miljö) relied on reactive measures. They used manual patrols and citizen fault reports. There was no way to respond before damage escalated.

Mediateknik AB had built the MEDcloud platform and deployed AI cameras at stations. What was needed was a complete IIoT web platform to present all data to operators.

The key requirements were:

The Solution

Smart Source built MEDrecycle as the operational web interface for Mediateknik's IoT infrastructure. The platform uses Blazor Server on ASP.NET Core. This gives operators an interactive real-time dashboard without a separate frontend framework.

Field devices communicate via MQTT with TLS encryption. They send telemetry in MODBUS format. A .NET Worker Service handles data collection in the background. Data is routed to two storage layers: SQL Server for current device status, and InfluxDB for historical time-series data.

Real-time alerts are delivered via Server-Sent Events (SSE). Operators receive alerts the moment they are detected. No page refresh is needed. The map view uses Leaflet with GPS coordinates streamed from each device.

Authentication uses Keycloak with OpenID Connect (OIDC). A multi-tenant model ensures each organisation sees only its own stations. UI components use MudBlazor. Visitor flow charts use Chart.js.

Smart Source managed the full project — architecture, backend, frontend, data pipeline, integrations, and deployment.

Key capabilities delivered

Technologies used

C# · ASP.NET Core · Blazor Server · .NET Worker Service · MQTT over TLS · MQTTnet · InfluxDB · SQL Server · Dapper · Keycloak · Leaflet · Chart.js · MudBlazor · Server-Sent Events · MODBUS · Azure DevOps

The Result

The MEDrecycle platform gave Mediateknik AB and their municipal clients a complete, production-ready operational hub for managing recycling stations. It replaced reactive, manual processes with continuous, data-driven oversight.

In Halmstad, HEM (Halmstad Energi och Miljö) deployed MEDrecycle across their recycling stations. The results were immediate and measurable. The AI camera system identified a person illegally dumping a bed, leading to a fine of 18,400 SEK. This case was subsequently covered by SVT Halland. The case became a clear demonstration of how real-time IoT monitoring can shift the balance from reactive cleanup to proactive enforcement and deterrence.

Key outcomes

MEDrecycle demonstrates how a well-architected IIoT data platform can deliver measurable public value in the municipal sector. The platform combines MQTT telemetry, time-series storage, and a real-time web dashboard.

About Mediateknik AB

Mediateknik i Varberg AB is a Swedish specialist in broadband connectivity, AI-driven camera surveillance, and connected safety systems. Through their proprietary MEDcloud platform and product family — including MEDguard and MEDrecycle — they serve clients across 12 industries. These include construction, industry, logistics, and the public sector. Mediateknik owns and operates the MEDcloud infrastructure; Smart Source was engaged to design and build the MEDrecycle web platform.

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