IoT based Smart Waste Management
System using Arduino
ABSTRACT
In this paper, a system is introduced to manage waste in big cities
effectively without having to monitor the parts 24x7 manually. Here the
problem of unorganized and non-systematic waste collection is solved
by designing an embedded IoT system that will monitor each dumpster
individually for the amount of waste deposited. Here an automated
system is provided for segregating wet and dry waste. A mechanical
setup can be used for separating the wet and dry waste into separate
containers here sensors can be used for separating wet and dry. For
detecting the presence of any waste wet or dry can be detected using an
IR sensor in the next step for detecting wet waste a moister sensor can
be used. In this process, if only IR is detected motor will rotate in the
direction of the dry waste container if both the sensor detects the waste
then it will go to the wet container. Both these containers are embedded
with ultrasonic sensors at the top, the ultrasonic sensor is used for
measuring distance. This makes it possible to measure the amount of
waste in the containers if one of the containers is full then an alert
message will be sent to the corresponding person.
INTRODUCTION
Today big cities around the world are facing a common problem,
managing the city waste effectively without making city unclean.
Today’s waste management systems involve a large number of
employees being appointed to attend a certain number of dumpsters
this is done every day periodically. This leads to a very inefficient and
unclean system in which some dumpsters will be overflowing some
dumpsters might not be even half full. This is caused by variation in
population density in the city or some other random factor this makes it
impossible to determine which part needs immediate attention. Here a
waste management system is introduced in which each dumpster is
embedded in a monitoring system that will notify the corresponding
personal if the dumpster is full. In this system, it is also possible to
separate wet and dry waste into two separate containers. This system
provides an effective solution to the waste management problem
EXISTING SYSTEM
Manual systems in which employees clear the dumpsters
periodically
No systematic approach towards clearing the dumpsters
Unclear about the status of a particular location
Employees are unaware of the need for a particular location
Very less effective in cleaning city
PROPOSED SYSTEM
In this system, a 24x7 monitoring system is designed for
monitoring dumpsters
Here a smart and organized system is designed for selective
clearing
The ultrasonic sensor is used for measuring the level of waste in
the dumpster
DC motor powered platform is used for segregating wet and dry
waste
IR sensor and moisture sensor is used for separating wet and dry
waste
If either of the containers is full then an alert message is sent from
the dumpster
In turn, employees can clear the corresponding dumpster
All these sensors are connected to an Arduino Uno board
It can be used for controlling all mechanical setup based on
current conditions
BLOCK DIAGRAM
BLOCK DIAGRAM DESCRIPTION
Ultrasonic sensor Sensors measure distances by using ultrasonic
waves. The sensor emits an ultrasonic wave and receives the reflected
wave back from the target.
IR Sensor emits in order to sense some aspects of the
surroundings.
Moisture Sensor measures the volumetric water content in the
soil. ... Reflected microwave radiation is affected by the
soil moisture and is used for remote sensing hydrology and agriculture.
DC motor which is connected to the digital pins of Arduino
We are using the serial monitor for the display
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
Arduino Uno
Ultrasonic Sensor
IR Sensor
Moister Sensor
Dc Motor
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Arduino IDE
