Design and Development of Automated Waste Segregation System

Abstract: The proposed waste segregation system is an automated, sensor-based solution designed to efficiently sort household waste into wet, dry, and metallic categories. It comprises two integrated subsystems that work collaboratively to streamline the segregation process. The first subsystem includes a 12V power supply, voltage regulator, Arduino Nano, IR sensor, wet sensor, and a servo motor, enabling the identification and sorting of wet and dry waste at the point of disposal. The second subsystem features an advanced setup consisting of a power supply, voltage regulator, Arduino Nano, two relays, two servo motors, a conveyor motor with its mechanism, electromagnets, an LCD display, a metal sensor, and an IR sensor. This unit further processes the waste by detecting metallic components and transporting them appropriately using the conveyor system and electromagnets. The system not only automates the classification of waste but also monitors bin levels, reducing the risk to public health and environmental hazards by promoting effective waste handling, management, and disposal. As manual segregation at the domestic level remains largely unimplemented, this project introduces an efficient and economical solution to revolutionize domestic and small-scale waste management practices