A Waste Collection Mechanism based on IoT

One of the major problems that the developing countries face is the problem of waste management. Not only does waste spread diseases but it also pollutes the water bodies and causes several such issues. Garbage bins at public places are a mattern of concern too. Clearance of bins at the appropriate time is essential. It otherwise creates unhygienic conditions for people as well as repulsiveness to that place and leaving behind bad smell. This paper proposes a smart waste collection system with the help of IoT. Information will be send to municipality center using which the waste can be collected in time. This method is supported by ultrasonic sensor, a weight sensor and MQ gas sensor which are attached to an Arduino Uno microcontroller. When the values read by the sensors reach a threshold, an alert is send to the Municipality server. The real-time progress of the waste collection can be examined with the help of this system. This method will enable waste collection on time and thereby ensure a safer environment.