International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Prof. Anand Donald, Mr. Lahu Ajmera, Mr. Rohit Khandarkar, Ms. Shruti Aitlawar, Ms. Ekta Nikure, Ms. Payal Chide
Abstract: In today’s rapidly growing urban environment, waste management has become one of the major challenges faced by municipalities and smart cities. Traditional waste collection methods are inefficient because garbage bins are checked manually, which often results in overflowing bins, foul smell, environmental pollution, and unhealthy surroundings. To solve this problem, this project proposes an IoT Based Smart Waste Monitoring System, an intelligent waste management solution that uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology for real-time monitoring of garbage bins. The system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect the garbage level inside the dustbin and a Node MCU/ESP8266 microcontroller to process and transmit the data through Wi-Fi connectivity. When the garbage level exceeds the predefined limit, the system automatically sends notifications to municipal authorities through a mobile application or web dashboard. The system also supports cloud monitoring for efficient waste collection and route planning. This solution improves cleanliness, reduces manual monitoring, minimizes fuel consumption, saves operational cost, and supports smart city development. The proposed system is low-cost, efficient, reliable, and easy to implement using IoT technologies, sensors, and cloud communication.
