Abstract:
Internet of Things (IOT) is playing an important role in many application fields
such as home, industry, environment and health. This approach can be applied in the field of
solid waste management. In this paper a new cost-effective method is proposed to collect and
monitor the waste collection process. Smart bins are placed in the urban are interfaced with
microcontroller-based system with ultrasonic sensors and Wi-Fi modules where the ultrasonic
sensors detect the level of the smart bin and send the signal. The microcontroller receives the
signal and pass the signal to the central system through internet. The data will be received,
analysed and processed which displays the status of the garbage in the smart bin on the
Dashboard. At the same time the main server system will give an indication to the nearest
driver of the garbage collection truck as to which smart bin is completely filled and needed
urgent attention. This indication will be given by a notification through an android application
which is developed and installed in driver’s smart phone. This application will send the
vehicle’s current location to the main server which is also displayed in the dashboard. Along
with these an android application is developed which can be installed in the citizens smart
phones/tablets through which the citizen can choose any bin and make complain on it.
