Waste Management System using IoT

Abstract

Abstract: There is a growing problem with waste accumulation and disposal in urban areas regardless of whether they are in developed or developing country, due to the way of managing waste containers. It has becoming more challenging and difficult to manage huge volume of waste generated. The main problem with waste management is that the trash cans in public areas overflow well before the next cleaning process starts. Due to the negligence of most people, the overflowing garbage wastes created an unsanitary environment, an unpleasant odour and serve as a breeding ground for microorganisms that cause illness. An Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart waste system is proposed, to empty the bins at the appropriate moment, to prevent all such hazardous scenarios and maintain public cleanliness and health. This system is designed in such a way that it is selfpowered by photovoltaic panel which is embedded on the top of the waste bin lid. An ultrasonic sensor has been used to measure the level of garbage dumped, and DHT11 and proximity sensors enables the segregation process. This project describes real-time sensor-based container level monitoring, and track the real-time status of how garbage collection is being carried out.