Advancing Urban Waste Management Using Industry 5.0 Principles: A Novel Smart Bin

Smart bins represent a fundamental pillar of sustainability within the paradigm of Industry 5.0, revolutionizing waste management practices through advanced technological integration, by playing a crucial role in optimizing waste management through the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, advanced sensory, and actuation modules. This paper investigates the pivotal role of smart bins through a comprehensive analysis of prevailing commercial solutions that reveals their present characteristics and limitations. By discerning and emphasizing notable drawbacks in existing products, a novel smart bin concept design is proposed that extends current capabilities through a synergistic combination of advanced sensing, automation, and data analytics. This innovative approach targets identified gaps, adopting a high-level holistic strategy to enhance efficiency in technology-driven urban waste management practices. Through this research, a contribution is made to the ongoing discourse on innovative solutions for sustainable urban development, emphasizing the transformative potential of intelligent waste management systems.