The Intelligent Operations Center (IOC) is where images and information from the "smart cameras" are received.

"All-seeing eye" detects waste.

In recent years, Hue has been promoting the application of digital technology and artificial intelligence in urban management. One of the priority areas is monitoring and addressing illegal waste disposal, a problem that has previously caused much public concern.

At the Hue City Smart City Monitoring and Operating Center (HueIOC), the camera system, integrated with AI solutions, is capable of identifying waste and detecting violations. When the cameras record illegal littering or the emergence of new litter spots, the system automatically issues an alert and forwards the information to the relevant authorities for action.

Based on the collected image data, HueIOC sends reports to local authorities or environmental units for inspection and handling. Relevant information is also updated on the Hue-S platform, allowing residents to track the progress of the resolution.

According to statistics, since the implementation of the AI-powered monitoring system, there have been approximately 16,000 instances of waste-related incidents being identified and reported. Of these, about 70-80% of the cases have been handled by the relevant authorities.

Mr. Tran Trong Hieu, Director of HueIOC Center, said that monitoring using technology helps improve the efficiency of urban environmental management.

“When we receive feedback from cameras or from citizens, the information is publicly available on the Hue-S platform. Citizens can track whether their feedback has been addressed. If the garbage problem recurs, they can continue to report it so that the local authorities can resolve it completely,” Mr. Hieu said.

Previously, detecting illegal dumping sites relied primarily on manual inspections or reports. In many cases, by the time they were discovered, the dumps had already existed for a long time, causing environmental pollution and affecting urban aesthetics.

The application of AI-integrated cameras helps to detect violations earlier. When illegal dumping occurs, the cameras can record images as evidence for handling the violations. As a result, many illegal dumping sites are detected and dealt with promptly, limiting the formation of environmental "hotspots".

Towards proactive environmental management

In addition to the camera system, the Hue-S platform acts as a bridge between the government and the people in environmental monitoring. Through the "reporting on the scene" function, people can send images, locations, and content related to waste issues for the authorities to receive and process.

This model creates a closed loop: monitoring, reporting, processing, and re-monitoring, making environmental management more transparent and involving the community more directly.

The HueIOC Center is also collaborating with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Vietnam to install additional cameras in areas where environmental pollution frequently occurs. These devices utilize waste detection technology similar to the system at HueIOC, contributing to enhanced monitoring capabilities.

Representatives of the project "Hue - A Plastic-Reducing City in Central Vietnam" stated that combining technology with community activities has yielded positive results. Through programs on the Hue-S platform, residents and organizations have properly sorted and collected tens of tons of waste, including organic waste, plastic, metal, and paper.

According to Mr. Nguyen Xuan Son, Director of the Department of Science and Technology, the city has deployed approximately 700 surveillance cameras with 29 AI solutions to serve urban management. Thanks to this system, many areas are effectively monitored, such as detecting traffic violations, supporting crime prevention and control, warning of forest fires, detecting floods, or straw burning.

In the environmental field, cameras and sensors can detect littering, monitor urban order, and support traffic management. Data is transmitted to a central hub in real time, enabling authorities to promptly address emerging situations.

In Kim Long ward, an area with many heritage sites and tourist activities, local authorities reported that some resettlement areas still have large amounts of construction waste and household garbage dumped there. In the coming time, the locality will coordinate and organize "Green Sunday" campaigns to definitively address the remaining garbage dumps.

HueIOC has also installed additional AI cameras on streets such as Nguyen Hoang, Ly Nam De, and Su Van Hanh to enhance environmental monitoring and urban order.

The Director of HueIOC Center believes that applying AI in waste monitoring is not only a short-term solution but also a foundation for Hue's smart city development strategy. “In the future, we will continue to expand AI solutions and leverage big data to manage the city and the environment. The goal is to shift from passive to proactive management, aiming to build Hue into a green, clean, smart, and environmentally friendly city,” Mr. Hieu said.

Text and photos: Lien Minh

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