LFG: An easy-to-use realistic synthetic LandFill Generator

In this paper we present a Blender add-on named LFG that allows for easy, large and realistic, 3D model L and F ill G eneration. Large datasets of vast, diverse synthetic landfills are hard to come by, and greatly in need for the purposes of developing and evaluating a multitude of algorithms (e.g. waste classification, 3D-reconstruction, volume estimation algorithms) in the context of research against environment crime. Additionally, they can be used alongside UAV simulators for the development of path-planning algorithms. Although there are some 3D models of landfills available on online 3D-model marketplaces, these are often expensive, low-quality, low-variety and unalterable models. LFG offers customizable, expandable options and realistic features tailored for landfill generation and research. • LFG is a blender add-on that generates synthetic high-fidelity landfills through a user-friendly interface. • A landscape supporting the waste can also be generated or 3D reconstructed models can be loaded instead. • Volume ground truth of each waste pile for an active synthetic landfill is accurately calculated.