Force Tech’s smart trash can “SmaGO” will be introduced for the first time at ROCK IN JAPAN FES. 2025! Improve waste collection efficiency with automatic compression and IoT features
Force Tech Press release: September 18, 2025 To Members of the Press Smart trash can “SmaGO” to be introduced for the first time at ROCK IN JAPAN FES 2025! Streamlining garbage collection with automatic compaction and IoT functionality Contributing to creating a
comfortable space for Japan’s largest outdoor summer music festival, attracting 300,000 visitors over five days Force Tech Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yohei Takemura; hereinafter referred to as Force Tech) will be hosting Japan’s largest outdoor music festival, “ROCK IN JAPAN FES. 2025,” at Soga Sports Park in Chiba City for a total of five days, from Saturday, September 13th to Monday, September 15th (national holiday) and Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st, 2025. At the 2025 Tokyo 2025 event, we installed a total of 11 eco-friendly IoT smart trash cans, “SmaGO,” across three locations for the first time. This will streamline trash collection, a challenge at large-scale events, and contribute to creating a more comfortable venue environment.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/80115/78/80115-78-bef5ba41e598b1e39445e140b0abc4af-1920×1280.jpg SmaGO installed at the venue
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/80115/78/80115-78-d7e112252878620d61a8c9c792e83055-1920×1280.jpg How to use SmaGO ■Effectiveness SmaGO automatically compresses waste, achieving a capacity of approximately 500 liters (approximately five times that of a regular trash can). Furthermore, it notifies users of the accumulation status in real time via the cloud, enabling efficient collection. [Expected introduction effect] • Improved collection efficiency: Large capacity and real-time notifications reduce collection times and lighten the workload for staff. • Maintain the aesthetics of your venue and improve visitor satisfaction: Prevent overflowing trash cans and maintain a comfortable environment. ■About the Design The main visual for “ROCK IN JAPAN FES. 2025” is wrapped around the design. While blending in with the festival’s atmosphere, the eye-catching design encourages visitors to properly separate their trash.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/80115/78/80115-78-8d4208ea2d70d1f5cb95b8aafee67058-3345×2509.jpg “ROCK IN JAPAN FES. SmaGO featuring the main visual of “2025” ■About the Smart Trash Can SmaGO SmaGO is an IoT smart trash can developed by ForceTech with consideration for the global environment. It runs on solar power, automatically compresses trash to about one-fifth its original size, and communicates via communication to notify users of the amount of trash accumulated, significantly streamlining trash collection operations. The wrapping can also be freely designed, raising awareness of trash sorting, and raising sponsorships to reduce operating costs. The installation of SmaGO corresponds to six of the 17 SDGs established by the United Nations. [Example of implementation effect] • Omotesando and Harajuku areas in Tokyo: Reduced collection frequency by approximately 75% • Dotonbori Area, Osaka Prefecture: Reduced littering in the surrounding area by approximately 90%
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/80115/78/80115-78-aaa4221a89712602884697f01effe9fe-838×262.jpg What is the IoT Smart Trash Can SmaGO? ■Installation overview • Installation period: September 13th (Saturday), 14th (Sunday), 15th (Monday/holiday), 20th (Saturday), 21st (Sunday), 2025 • Location: Soga Sports Park, Chiba City, “ROCK IN JAPAN FES. 2025” venue • Number of installed units: 3 locations, total 11 units
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/80115/78/80115-78-0d446802eb18f4e61d89e13d9ed5fb94-1280×720.jpg SmaGO installation location ■Future Developments In addition to permanent installations, SmaGO also offers rental services for short-term use, such as for events. The installation for “ROCK IN JAPAN FES. 2025” was on a rental basis, and we will continue to support the creation of sustainable and comfortable event environments through similar projects. ■About Force Tech Company Name: Force Tech Co., Ltd. Established: April 15, 2019 Address: 6F, Otemachi One Tower, 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0004 Representative: President and CEO Yohei Takemura Business: Proposing environmental activities that unite cities, businesses, and individuals through the
installation of “SmaGO” smart trash cans throughout Japan Official website: https://forcetec.jp ■Contact us Forcetec Corporation Public Relations: Ogata & Morishita Phone: 03-3453-7140 Email:
info@forcetec.jp