Real-Time Automated Solid Waste Segregation System
Keywords:
Arduino Uno, IR sensor, Metal detection, Moisture sensor, Sensor, Smart waste segregation, Solid waste managementAbstract
The real-time automated solid waste segregation system is an advanced and eco-friendly waste management solution developed to improve the process of waste collection and segregation. The rapid increase in population, urbanization, and industrial growth has led to a significant rise in waste generation, creating serious environmental and health-related issues. Improper disposal and manual segregation of waste not only consume time and labour but also increase the risk of pollution and diseases. To overcome these challenges, this project proposes an automated system capable of identifying and separating different categories of waste, such as wet waste, dry waste, and metal waste, using intelligent sensing technologies. The system is designed using a microcontroller integrated with various sensors such as moisture sensors, metal detectors, and infrared sensors. These sensors help in detecting the physical properties of waste materials and classify them accordingly. Once the waste type is identified, the microcontroller processes the input data and activates the appropriate mechanism to direct the waste into separate containers. The automation of the segregation process improves efficiency, reduces human effort, and increases the accuracy of waste classification.
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