Advanced CNN Architectures for Improved Garbage Image Classification: An In-depth Evaluation

Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) have become instrumental in advancing image classification, particularly in the context of garbage image classification, a critical component for efficient waste management. This paper introduces a tailored CNN architecture that demonstrates enhanced accuracy in garbage classification tasks, even with constrained datasets. Our architecture incorporates multiple convolutional, max-pooling, and fully connected layers, with dropout regularization strategically applied to curb overfitting and improve model generalization across a varied waste image dataset. Comparative evaluations reveal that our model achieves a significant improvement in accuracy over existing CNN models. The results not only validate the robustness of our approach but also contribute valuable insights toward developing more precise and efficient systems for garbage image classification.