What Are Generators?
In AVU collection operations, a “generator” is:- A restaurant, hotel, catering business, or food establishment
- A commercial or industrial kitchen facility
- Any entity that produces used vegetable oil as a byproduct
- Your customer who requires regular or on-demand collection services
Generator Information Management
Each generator record stores:Basic Information
- Business name
- RIF (tax identification)
- Phone number
Location
- Physical address
- Sector/neighborhood
- Collection center assignment
Operations
- Collection frequency
- Collection mode schedule
Sorting & Organization
- Sort by any field
- Ascending/descending order
- Filter and search
Adding a New Generator
Use the input form at the top of the Generators page:Enter Basic Information
Fill in the generator’s details:
- Nombre: Full business name
- RIF: Tax identification number (format: J-12345678-9)
- Teléfono: Contact phone number
Add Location Details
Specify where the generator is located:
- Sector: Neighborhood or area (e.g., “Alta Vista”, “El Caimito”)
- Dirección: Full street address
Set Collection Parameters
Configure collection logistics:
- Modo de recolección: Choose frequency
- Semanal (Weekly)
- Quincenal (Biweekly)
- Mensual (Monthly)
- Fortuito (On-demand)
- Otro (Other)
- Centro de Acopio: Assign to a collection center
All generators must be assigned to a collection center. This determines which collectors and vehicles are available when creating tickets for this generator.
Generator Table Fields
| Column | Description | Sortable |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre | Business name | ✓ |
| RIF | Tax ID number | ✓ |
| Teléfono | Contact phone | ✓ |
| Sector | Neighborhood/area | ✓ |
| Dirección | Street address | ✓ |
| Modo | Collection frequency | ✓ |
| Centro de Acopio | Assigned collection center | ✓ |
| Acciones | Edit/Delete buttons | - |
Editing Generator Information
To modify an existing generator:- Click the Edit icon (pencil) in the Actions column
- The generator’s data populates the form above
- Make your changes in the input fields
- Click Guardar (Save) to confirm
- Click Cancelar (Cancel) to discard changes
Deleting Generators
To delete a generator:- Click the Trash icon in the Actions column
- Confirm the deletion warning
- The generator is permanently removed
Collection Modes Explained
Semanal (Weekly)
- Collection every 7 days
- Typical for high-volume restaurants
- Predictable scheduling
Quincenal (Biweekly)
- Collection every 14 days
- Common for medium-volume establishments
- Balances service frequency and logistics
Mensual (Monthly)
- Collection once per month
- Suitable for low-volume generators
- Often used for seasonal businesses
Fortuito (On-Demand)
- Collection scheduled as needed
- Generator calls when containers are full
- Irregular schedule
Otro (Other)
- Custom schedule not fitting standard patterns
- Use for special arrangements
- Document details in notes
Sorting and Filtering
The generator table supports advanced sorting:Sorting
- Click any column header to sort by that field
- Click again to reverse sort direction (ascending ↔ descending)
- Sort indicators show current sort column and direction
- “Limpiar orden” (Clear order) button resets to default view
Visual Indicators
- ⬆️ ChevronUp: Ascending sort
- ⬇️ ChevronDown: Descending sort
- ↕️ ArrowUpDown: Column is sortable (not currently sorted)
Generator Search and Filtering
On the Dashboard, use the generator filter to:- View collection statistics for specific clients
- Generate reports for individual generators
- Analyze collection patterns by client
- Create Actas (confirmation reports) for billing
- Search by name (case-insensitive)
- Multiple selection for comparison
- “Todos” option to view all generators
Collection Center Assignment
Each generator must be assigned to a collection center. This assignment:- Determines which staff can service the generator
- Links the generator to regional operations
- Affects ticket numbering (state code in ticket number)
- Filters available vehicles for collection
Changing a generator’s collection center does NOT change historical ticket numbers. Only new tickets will use the new center’s state code.
Best Practices
Use consistent naming conventions
Use consistent naming conventions
Use official business names, not colloquial names. For example, “Restaurant El Gran Cacique” not “El Cacique” or “Cacique”.
Keep contact information current
Keep contact information current
Update phone numbers immediately when you learn of changes. Accurate contact info is critical for scheduling and communication.
Document sector clearly
Document sector clearly
Use recognizable sector names that drivers will understand. Examples: “Alta Vista”, “C.C. Costa Granada”, “Unare I”.
Review collection modes quarterly
Review collection modes quarterly
Generator production volume changes over time. Adjust collection frequency to match actual needs.
Assign to correct collection center
Assign to correct collection center
Match generators to the nearest or most logical collection center for efficient routing and lower fuel costs.
Generator Lifecycle
Data Validation
The system enforces:- ✅ Name required: Cannot create generator without business name
- ✅ Collection center required: Must assign to an active center
- ⚠️ RIF, phone, address: Recommended but not strictly required
- ⚠️ Sector: Recommended for route planning
- ⚠️ Collection mode: Optional but helpful for scheduling
Related Features
- Ticket Management - Create collection tickets for generators
- Dashboard - Filter analytics by generator
- History and Reporting - View generator collection history
- Collection Centers - Manage center assignments
- Generators API - Programmatic generator management