An IoT Based Smart Waste Management System with Built-in Segregation Feature

Hania El-Kanj, Fawaz Abdulqader, Abdullah Albannai, Abdulhamid Alarbash and Mansour Aldaihani

Abstract

Many countries, including Kuwait, face significant difficulties in waste management, particularly in achieving effective waste segregation and recycling, which can be intricate and time-consuming. The widespread consequences of irresponsible waste disposal, such as pollution, have extensive impacts on public health and the environment. To tackle these challenges, the Smart Waste Management System (SWMS) has been developed as an innovative solution comprising of multiple stages. The first stage involves the detection of waste based on its type; the second stage involves allocating each waste into a specific chamber based on the type detected; and the third stage involves treating each type in the most effective way. Furthermore, the system creates a clean environment through the insulated chambers and the automatic inlet that locks when the chambers are full. In addition, the system uses IoT to provide vital information related to the system status such as temperature, level, and gas levels inside the chambers and notifies authorities with all this information. Finally, SWMS is a promising project with objectives that are aligned with New Kuwait 2035 vision by achieving sustainability goals.