A NOVEL WASTE MANAGEMENT MODEL USING IOT IN SMART CITIES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63503/c.acset.2025.22Keywords:
Smart Bins, Waste Segregation, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainable RecyclingAbstract
The rapid increase in urbanization, industrialization, and population growth has caused an unprecedented surge in waste generation. Traditional waste management systems, which depended on fixed collection schedules and inefficient routing, are struggling to cope with the escalating volume and complexity of waste. The existing waste is also harmful to our health and environment. Accumulated waste serves as an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, insects, and flies, increasing the risk of food-borne illnesses. Decomposing waste releases toxic gases such as Carbon Dioxide, Methane, and Nitrous Oxide, contributing to air pollution and related health hazards. Hazardous waste like electronic items and plastic disrupts ecosystems, and improper segregation of waste at household and industrial levels remains a major challenge, adding significant pressure on already overburdened landfills.
This article proposes a multifaceted approach that utilizes Internet-of-Things-powered self-sustainable smart bins, each monitored via web interfaces accessible to the general public to promote transparency and accountability. The model also encourages proper disposal of domestic waste using a reward-based mechanism powered by blockchain technology while emphasizing sustainable recycling techniques such as material flow mapping and other technological assessments.
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