Clean water your community deserves
The WasteShark+ is the efficient, remote-controlled solution that keeps public waterways clean and swimmable, helping you meet regulatory standards while reducing operational costs
- Stop stretching budgets on manual waterway clean-up
- Protect water quality where your community lives and plays
- Meet compliance standards without the constant cost drain
Maximize coverage across multiple waterways daily
Clean public beaches, canals, and lakes efficiently
Deploy rapidly: respond to pollution events immediately
Sustainable: silent operations, zero emissions
Navigate urban waterways safely around public access points
The practical ROI for your operations
Reduce Labor Costs Across Multiple Sites
The WasteShark+ transforms waterway clean-up from a 2-person, multi-hour operation into a single-operator, 45-minute task per location. With multiple beaches, canals, and public access points to maintain, you're not just saving hours, you're multiplying efficiency across your entire municipality. Redeploy crews to critical infrastructure maintenance, parks, and essential services that communities also depend on.
Maintain Safe, Swimmable Waters Consistently
Debris-laden in-land beaches and polluted canals damage public trust and force closures during peak season. Manual clean-up is reactive and weather-dependent. The WasteShark+ enables proactive daily maintenance, removing surface debris before it sinks, decomposes, and degrades water quality. Keep swimming areas open, protect community health, and demonstrate visible environmental stewardship.
Meet Regulatory Standards Cost-Effectively
EU and EPA water quality regulations require consistent monitoring and maintenance. Failed compliance means closures, public health warnings, and expensive remediation. The WasteShark+ provides systematic debris removal that protects water quality at a fraction of traditional costs. Helping you meet standards without emergency contractor callouts or budget overruns that impact other essential services.
SharkTrolley included
- Easy transport between beaches, canals, and river access points across your jurisdiction
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Cover multiple public waterways in a single 8hr shift before recharging
HD Remote
Full manual control with a high-definition, real-time video feed.
- See what the Shark sees
- Target specific debris
- Navigate around swimmers and wildlife
- Safe operation from shore or dock
Floating Basket
A swap-and-go basket for uninterrupted operation.
- Quick multiple site deployments
- Clean-up during peak season
- Rapid retrieval
- All-day district coverage
In-water charging
Convenient charging without removing the drone from the water.
- No heavy lifting
- Faster turnaround
- Simple dock-side accessibility
- Increased operational time
Zero emissions
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Up to 5 km of Radio Controlled Guidance, including camera visibility
Powerfull engine
High performance Rim Drive motor for reliable operation.
- Handle river currents and wind
- Cover large areas efficiently
- Precise control in public areas
- Navigate dense debris loads, precisely
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FAQs FOR COUNCILS & MUNICIPALITIES
Why is manual control better than autonomous for public waterways?
Public waterways demand human judgment. The WasteShark+ gives operators real-time visual control to navigate safely around swimmers, boaters, wildlife, and public activity. When pollution events occur like storm debris, illegal dumping, or early algae blooms, your crew can respond immediately and target specific problem areas. It’s the precision tool for waters where public safety and environmental protection cannot be automated.
Can it handle seasonal challenges like spring flooding or autumn leaf-fall?
Absolutely. Seasonal debris is where the WasteShark+ proves its value to municipal budgets. The hot-swappable basket means during heavy debris periods, one operator can systematically clear multiple public access points without downtime. What previously required multiple crews for days becomes a coordinated single-day operation. Critical when you’re managing limited budgets across competing priorities.
How does this help us meet EU/EPA water quality standards?
Regulatory compliance requires consistent debris removal before organic matter decomposes and degrades water quality. The WasteShark+ enables proactive, scheduled maintenance rather than reactive emergency responses. By removing surface debris daily—leaves, plastics, organic waste etc, you prevent the breakdown that causes algae blooms, oxygen depletion, and failed water quality tests that trigger closures and public health warnings.
Is it safe to operate in public spaces with swimmers and families?
Completely. The WasteShark+ operates silently with zero emissions, and the real-time HD video feed gives operators full situational awareness. Your crew can pause for swimmers, navigate around children playing at the water’s edge, and avoid wildlife, all from safe shore-based operation. It’s exponentially safer than crews in boats or wading through public swimming areas during active hours. Plus the WS+ is a great visual affirmation talking piece to inspire your communities to protect their waters.
How much will this actually save our municipal budget?
The savings are substantial and ongoing. A typical waterway clean-up requiring 2 crew members for 3+ hours is reduced to 1 operator for 45 minutes. Across multiple sites weekly throughout the season, you’re reclaiming hundreds of labour hours annually. The WasteShark+ delivers regular full payback within 2-3 years, then continues saving taxpayer money while improving service quality. A rare combination in municipal procurement.
What training do our public works crews need?
Minimal. If your crews can operate municipal equipment; mowers, small vehicles, maintenance tools, they’ll master the WasteShark+ in under 30 minutes. The intuitive controls and HD video feed make operation straightforward. Most municipalities have crews fully operational after a single training session, and the system can be operated by seasonal staff during peak summer months.
Can we use this across different types of waterways in our jurisdiction?
Yes, the WasteShark+ is designed for diverse municipal environments. It operates effectively in shallow inland beaches, urban canals, river access points, park ponds, and retention basins. The precise manual control allows safe navigation in varying conditions, from calm swimming areas to flowing rivers, giving you one versatile solution across your entire jurisdiction.
How do we manage deployment across multiple sites in our district?
The SharkTrolley makes multi-site operations practical. With 8 hours of operation time, most municipalities can service 6-10 locations in a single shift. Establish charging points at high-priority sites, or rotate the unit as needed. Many councils schedule morning operations at swimming beaches before public hours, then redeploy to canals and rivers during afternoon, maximizing community impact from a single asset.
What happens when we get pollution incidents or emergency debris events?
This is where the WasteShark+ transforms your response capability. Instead of scrambling to organise crews, boats, and contractors, one trained operator can deploy within minutes. Storm debris, illegal dumping, or pollution events can be addressed immediately, even before media attention, public complaints, or regulatory notices. You control the response timeline and demonstrate rapid environmental action to your community.
How does this compare to contracting out waterway maintenance?
Municipal contractor costs for waterway maintenance typically run €5,000-15,000 per season per location, and you’re dependent on their availability. With multiple public waterways, annual costs quickly reach €50,000-100,000+. That alone means the WasteShark+ delivers payback within a year while giving you direct control. Deploy when needed, respond to emergencies immediately, and extend service to more community waterways with the same budget. It’s infrastructure investment that pays ongoing dividends to taxpayers.