IOT- BASED SMART WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR URBAN AREAS
Abstract
The increasing challenges of waste management in urban areas demand innovative and sustainable solutions. This project proposes an IoT-based smart waste management system that leverages sensors, microcontrollers, and cloud technology to monitor waste bins in real time. Ultrasonic and load sensors detect bin fill levels and weight, while the data is transmitted to a central cloud server for processing and analysis. A web-based dashboard enables municipal authorities to track bin status, receive notifications, and plan optimized collection routes. By dispatching trucks only when bins are nearly full, the system reduces operational costs, minimizes fuel consumption, prevents overflow, and enhances urban cleanliness. Overall, this approach provides an efficient, data-driven, and environmentally friendly solution to waste management in smart cities.
Full-Text Access Notice
In accordance with the NERD Policy on promoting peer-reviewed publication, public access to the full text of a project, thesis or dissertation is restricted for three years, allowing the author and supervisors sufficient time to pursue peer-reviewed publication.
During this period, researchers with legitimate academic or research purposes may request authorisation directly from the author to enable NERD to release the indexed full texts of the work using the form below.