An Automated System for Smart Waste Segregation using Arduino and IoT

Abstract: The escalating volume of municipal solid waste, driven by widespread urbanization, presents considerable environmental and logistical hurdles. This paper outlines the creation and execution of a Smart Waste Segregation System, a pioneering prototype engineered to automatically sort refuse into wet, dry, and metallic classifications. By operating independently of human oversight, this system directly confronts the significant issues associated with manual waste sorting, which is typically unhygienic, inefficient, and physically demanding. The system integrates infrared, inductive, and moisture sensors under the control of an Arduino UNO microcontroller to autonomously identify waste types and channel them into appropriate bins via servo motors. The objective of this initiative is to markedly boost recycling efficiency, mitigate the health risks for sanitation staff, and champion enduring environmental sustainability through a cost-effective, adaptable, and dependable waste management solution implemented at the point of disposal.