Design and Development of Smart Waste Bin for Trash Collection Efficiency and Optimization

Abstract

Design and Development of Smart Waste Bin for Trash Collection Efficiency and Optimization was carried out. The design outlined decision-making process of the smart bin and presented a comprehensive and user-centered approach to dustbin management. Several component such as the Arduino UNO, DC servo motor, Ultrasonic sensors, lithium ion battery, Micro Controller and battery were used to develop the prototype. The smart bin was built such that it requires low input power to function. The purpose of the study was to develop a smart waste bin using a microcontroller-based platform like Arduino Uno board that is interfaced with a GSM modern and an Ultrasonic sensor that may inform the municipal authority about the waste contained in the waste bin. The smart bin comprises of the body and the lifting system. Through these integrated functionalities, the robot's decision-making mechanism established a sophisticated and practical solution that streamlines dustbin usage and maintenance while prioritizing user convenience and satisfaction. Analysis performed show that using weight to determine if a dustbin is filled up was not efficient, as a heavy object above 20kg can be placed and the bin is still not filled up.