A Conceptual Approach to Smart Waste Management with LDR/Laser Sensor: Smart Recycle Bin

Abstract

Smart waste management system is one of the many issues that the modern world faces. If an appropriate disposal system is not managed, it becomes a major worry. A nation can advance one step forward by adequately managing garbage and recycling. An automatic sorter machine is invented in this study that can sort waste into numerous categories, making waste management easier and more efficient. Metal, paper, plastics, and glass may all be separated using an electromechanical system that includes a microcontroller and an operational amplifier. Traditional sensors are utilized to sort metal and glass, whereas a sensor based on LASER and LDR is being developed to sort paper and plastics. The number of sorted items is determined using a weight sensor and counter. The curse of garbage can be turned into a benefit for civilization if suitable recycling systems are implemented. Recycling will be more efficient as a result of the sorting operation. The traditional waste-management systems must be changed into a SMART system with the help of this garbage sorter. These SMART systems must contribute to making our environment more livable, minimizing global warming, and making the planet a healthier place to live.