Sort-O-Matic: An efficient Waste Segregation System for Sustainable Waste Management

Waste segregation is one of the most critical processes that need to be focused on especially these days when production has increased in response to the increase in the number of consumers. Increased production has led to an increase in waste generation as well. Waste management starts with waste segregation. Segregation of waste is the principal step in the proper management of waste. More time and manpower are required to segregate the waste using traditional methods. Also, traditional methods pose a risk to human health as waste segregation involves dealing with a lot of toxic substances. Analyzing and grouping of waste into different categories by using different sensors can increase waste processing efficiency. In this study, an autonomous system of waste segregation using sensors has designed. For the classification of wastes into different categories A88 metal proximity sensor, a customized moisture detection sensor, an IR sensor, and an Ultrasonic sensor have been used. The findings from the system ensured that proposed system efficiently segregate the waste material as per their properties. Furthermore, it helps the users to reuse and recycle the waste material to make the goods.