Undergraduate Program

Our Waste Management System will be a step up from the usual garbage collection methods in many ways. Our project entitles the formation of a network of interconnected smart dumpsters that will be capable of figuring out what level of waste is placed inside them, what is the weight of the waste, if

Project Title

Undergraduate Program

Project Area of Specialization

Internet of Things

Project Summary

Our Waste Management System will be a step up from the usual garbage collection methods in many ways. Our project entitles the formation of a network of interconnected smart dumpsters that will be capable of figuring out what level of waste is placed inside them, what is the weight of the waste, if there is any spell above the dumpster (i.e. reduced quality of air), and will be able to call to the respective authorities once a set parameter has been breached. Through the interconnection of dumpsters to the main server, it will also be made possible to understand the trash throwing habits of the residents as well (to develop patterns for the future) as well as to see the condition of all the dumpsters at any point in time.

Project Objectives

The main objective of our project is to develop a sustainable and efficient waste management system, the mini objectives we will tackle along the way of our project are as follow:

• To develop a network of smart dumpsters that will make garbage collection easier
• To prevent air pollution near the dumpsters
• To prevent garbage in the dumpsters from lying there for too long without anyone knowing, thus creating a problem for the residents 
• To prevent unnecessary routine checkups to dumpsters that arent filled yet
• To develop a garbage throwing pattern 
• To to a basic sorting and partitioning of the garbage making garbage collection easier and data entry more fruitful. (This is an "Add-on" objective that may, or may not be taken into account, subject to time availability at the end.)

Project Implementation Method

In order to implement our project, we will first start off with a proof of concept. We will first recognize the sensors, processors, and other such hardware required to assemble a small prototype and then we will integrate it to form a mini individual dumpster. We will then work towards creating a full-fledged form of our dumpster keeping in mind what we learned from the prototype. 

The next step will be to form multiple working forms of such a dumpster (it is our goal to assemble 3) and then link all of them to one server. We will also be developing a user interface at this time, preferably a mobile application, that will be used to see the situation of each individual dumpster.

The next step will be access which formation of of dumpster placement will be best suited to cover the most area, and then we will like to have a testing period on the working of all the dumpsters in unison.  

Benefits of the Project

The benefits of this project include but are not limited to:

• The creating of an effective waste management solution that doesn't require the garbage thrower to "jump any hoops" or segregating their garbage into plastic paper etc. on their own
• Reduction of manpower required to check out individual dumpsters by visiting them, thus also reducing travel expenses.
• An opportunity for a more "hands-on" approach as far as garbage manipulation and catering is concerned. 
• Reduction of air pollution caused through decaying garbage.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The network of the smart dumpsters will be connected through IoT and linked with a main server that will enable the individual using the server to have a keen eye on the condition of the dumpsters. Using ultrasonic and weight sensors we will be able to form an algorithm that will determine if one needs to collect the garbage dump from the dumpster or not. An air particle detection sensor will also keep an eye on the quality of air and inform us if the situation of rotting dump is getting dire, enabling us to make the decision to collect the garbage irrespective of the weight and volume of it. We will be using a powerful microprocessor that will sort and gather the information of all of these sensors and send it through to the main server where the information gathered for each server will be catered for.

Final Deliverable of the Project

Hardware System

Core Industry

Others

Other Industries

Transportation , Health

Core Technology

Internet of Things (IoT)

Other Technologies

Others

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-Being for People

Required Resources

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