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Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and R&D Institute of Science and
R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Technology,
Technology, Chennai, India Chennai, India
Chennai, India [email protected] [email protected]
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Meghana Somineni
Dept of Electronics and
Communication Engineering
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala
R&D Institute of Science and
Technology,
Chennai, India
[email protected]
Abstract— The research over the past years concludes that • Automatic opening of the trash bin cover by a hand
nearly “62 million Tones “of waste is being produced in motion sensor
“INDIA” yearly. This is because it is becoming increasingly
• Alert when any of the trash chambers are full
difficult for national and local governments to assure the
effective sustainable management of trash due to the fast rise in Using sensors that can identify an object's electrical
the volume of solid and hazardous garbage caused by ongoing characteristics, such as inductance and capacitance, solid
economic expansion, urbanization, and industrialization. trash may be sorted indirectly. When an object is detected
Though, the municipalities have implemented a system called within its range, a set of sensors can discriminate between
“Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase-II “to segregate wastes like metal, glass, and moist wastes.
liquid and solid waste for the improvement of cleanliness in
rural areas throughout the country. But this process fails to II. SOCIAL RELEVANCE
ensure the efficient management of waste segregation. Manually Throughout, there is a rapidly expanding surplus of trash due
no one in the world separates the waste Since this issue has been
to planned obsolescence, rapid technological progress, and
in the spotlight for recent years, few people have designed some
systems for waste segregation using conveyor belts but that
low starting cost. Most of the time in India, biodegradable
requires lots of space and is time-consuming. Now, keeping that and non-biodegradable wastes are combined while dumping
in mind, this study has proposed and designed a smart rubbish. As a result, a lot of room is used up, and the non-
automation system called “Automatic Trash Monitoring Bin degradable materials combined with the bio-degradable
(ATM BIN)”, which aims to improve effective waste spread many illnesses. There is an implied necessity to make
segregation. It comprises several sensors and servo motors that the city cleaner because the Indian government has started the
work together and produces effective outcomes. This system smart city project to use the IT-enabled solution. The amount
offers a long-term solution for determining the volume of waste of output in India is anticipated to exceed 800,000 tons. This
and timely garbage collection and increases operating
number is projected to increase by 30 to 50% per year.
effectiveness, while also decreasing management expenses,
resource consumption, and roadside emissions. This system also
prevents the problem of trash being thrown in landfills. III. METHODOLOGY
Keywords— Waste Segregation, Inductive Proximity Sensor, Every waste management strategy that aims to enhance air
Capacitive Proximity Sensor, Servo Motor quality and safeguard the environment must start with trash
separation. A system that can identify an object's material
characteristics is necessary for the separation of solid waste.
I. INTRODUCTION As things move within the detecting range, a set of sensors
can discriminate between wastes like metal, glass, and moist
To address all the issues, this study has developed an waste. The goal of this project is to create an "Automatic
"Automatic Trash Monitoring Bin (ATM BIN)", a Trash Monitoring Bin (ATM Bin)" that can distinguish
contemporary automation system that can separate four different types of garbage and deposit them in distinct
different types of garbage and store it in a specific chamber. chambers. In the current world, the concept of this ATM Bin
The ATM Bin is a clever solution we've come up with to is a clever technique to separate trash.
separate the trash in today's society. This automated system
is capable of creating a contemporary, intelligent trash can 1.0 Proposed Automation System of ATM Bin
that includes:
The IR sensor module activates when waste is thrown into the
• Automated separation of various sorts of waste, such
trash can and is detected by the sensor. All of the system's
as plastic bags, metal, and plastic
sensors, including the inductive proximity sensor, are
engaged once the IR sensor is turned on. The garbage is environment, can act as dielectric material and affect the
dropped into the proper chamber bins after being classified as capacitance of the sensor. The presence of waste alters the
either metal, non-metal, moist waste, or other depending on capacitance between the plates. The change in capacitance
the relevant detecting device. Lastly, an ultrasonic sensor can be detected by the sensor circuitry, which measures the
gauges the amount of waste in the bins and provides electrical properties of the sensor and generates the output.
feedback.
1.3 Inductive Proximity Sensor
1.1 Infrared sensor
The inductive proximity sensor employs eddy currents,
IR sensors can be used to detect the presence or absence of which are produced by an external magnetic field on a
waste in the bin, by emitting and receiving infrared signals. conductive surface, to detect magnetic loss. By changing the
This information can be used to optimize waste collection impedance, which is accomplished by producing an AC
routes, ensure whether waste into the bin or not. The IR magnetic field on the detection coil, eddy currents are
sensor detects the garbage when it is dropped into the bin. generated on a metallic object being discovered. It is used to
Infrared sensors in the ATM bin continually check the bin's locate and identify metal objects made of ferrous and non-
state and activate the other sensors which are used for waste ferrous metals. When waste material, such as metallic or
detection. conductive waste, enters the sensing range of the inductive
proximity sensor, it interacts with the sensor's
1.2 Capacitive Proximity Sensor electromagnetic field. This interaction alters the magnetic
field lines in the vicinity of the sensor. The presence of
One of the conducting parts needed for a capacitive proximity conductive or metallic waste causes the sensor's
sensor to function is located inside the sensor itself. Without electromagnetic field to induce eddy currents in the waste
making contact with the object, the capacitive will be able to material. These eddy currents create their magnetic fields,
identify solid items. To identify these things, capacitive which oppose the original field generated by the sensor's coil.
sensors generate an electrical field at their detection end. The inductive proximity sensor is designed to detect changes
Everything that can disrupt this electrical field can be in the electromagnetic field within its sensing range. When
detected using a capacitive sensor. The capacitive sensor waste material enters this range, it affects the inductance of
typically consists of two conductive plates, often in the form the sensor's coil, resulting in a change in the sensor's electrical
of electrodes or a capacitor structure. These plates are properties. The change in the inductive coupling between the
separated by a non-conductive dielectric material. When no sensor coil and the waste material alters the electrical
waste is present, the electric field between the plates is properties of the sensor circuitry. This change in electrical
uniform, and the capacitance remains stable. When waste is properties is detected and processed by the sensor's
introduced into the sensor's vicinity, it disrupts the electric electronics, generating an output signal to indicate the
field between the plates. Waste materials, especially those presence of waste.
with different electrical properties than air or the surrounding
requires less labor and provides real-time information on Item Capacitive Inductive IR Chamber
waste levels, which can help optimize waste collection sensor sensor sensor
schedules and reduce waste collection costs. However, it
requires more investment in technology and infrastructure. In paper Detects Not detects Detect Others
terms of effectiveness, the conveyor belt waste segregation
system is more effective in separating different types of Iron Not detects Detects Detect Metal
waste, which can be recycled or processed further. However, nail
it is time-consuming and labor-intensive. The automatic trash
monitoring system is more efficient and less labor-intensive, Plastic Detects Not detects Detect plastic
providing real-time information on waste levels and scale
optimizing waste collection schedules, leading to cost wood detects Not Detect Non-metal
savings and improved waste management.
Detects
Both the conveyor belt waste segregation system and the
automatic trash monitoring system have their advantages and
disadvantages. The choice between the two systems depends
on various factors such as the size of the facility, the amount The inability to separate bulk garbage and the need that waste
of waste generated, and the available resources. The conveyor size to be smaller than or equal to funnel dimensions are two
belt waste segregation system is effective in separating drawbacks.
different types of waste, which can be recycled or processed
further. The automatic trash monitoring system is more VII. FUTURE SCOPE
efficient and less labor-intensive, providing real-time
information on waste levels and optimizing waste collection To minimize the size of entering garbage, the inlet portion
schedules, leading to cost savings and improved waste might include a crusher mechanism. Wet garbage may be
management. However, it requires more investment in decomposed on-site, and solar power can be used to supply
technology and infrastructure. electricity. Operational efficiency and Advanced analytics
can help municipalities and waste management companies
VI. RESULTS make data-driven decisions for better resource allocation and
cost reduction. Internet of Things (IoT) Integration can
These are a few of the findings we obtained by applying the enhance the capabilities of smart waste bins. With IoT
aforementioned model to real-world examples. The results sensors, waste bins can communicate with each other. remote
demonstrate that the metal waste may be detected with great management and automated alerts for full or malfunctioning
accuracy and speed. Nevertheless, when it comes to non- bins. This connectivity can also facilitate seamless
metal trash, the detection rate and specificity are relatively integration with other smart city initiatives, such as traffic
low. So, our next study will focus on the identification of non- management or environmental monitoring. Smart waste bins
metal waste. The analysis of the real-world examples we used can incorporate advanced technologies like computer vision
is shown below. or machine learning algorithms to improve waste sorting and
recycling processes. By using cameras or sensors, these bins
Result 1 - Analysis: Initially, the material kept for the analysis can identify and sort different types of waste materials,
is “Paper” and has been detected by an IR sensor which will ensuring proper recycling and reducing contamination.
activate the other components in the ATM BIN. Additionally, smart bins can educate users by guiding correct
Further, it was sensed by the capacitive sensor and concluded waste disposal methods through interactive displays or
as some other material which is non-metal, non-metal, or mobile applications. Future smart waste bins may be
neither plastic, which leads to falling into the “Others” designed to be energy-efficient and sustainable. They could
chamber in the bin. incorporate solar panels or energy-harvesting technologies to
power their sensors and communication systems. This
Result 2 -Analysis: In addition to the paper, the material kept reduces reliance on external power sources and contributes to
for the analysis is an “Iron Nail”. This was sensed by an the overall environmental friendliness of waste management
inductive sensor and concluded as a metal, which leads to systems. As cities evolve into smart cities, smart waste bins
falling into the “Metal” chamber in the bin. can play a vital role in overall urban management. Integrated
systems can use data from waste bins to optimize waste
Result 3 -Analysis: In addition to the iron nail, the material collection routes, reduce traffic congestion, and improve
kept for the analysis is a “Plastic Scale”. This was sensed by environmental sustainability.
a capacitive sensor and concluded as plastic, which leads to
falling into the “Plastic Scale” chamber in the bin. Moreover, waste bins can be equipped with additional
features like air quality monitoring or public Wi-Fi hotspots,
Result 4 -Analysis: In addition to the plastic scale, the turning them into multifunctional assets for the community.
material kept for the analysis is “Wood”. This was sensed by Public Engagement and Education: Smart waste bins can
a capacitive sensor and concluded as a non-metal, which engage and educate the public about proper waste
leads to falling into the “Non-Metal” chamber in the bin. management practices. Interactive interfaces on bins or
mobile applications can provide information on recycling
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