Automated Trash Bin with UV Disinfection Prototype

Different countries have developed a solution called waste management. Waste
management refers to the various schemes to manage and dispose of waste. The use of automation in trash disposal, artificial intelligence in smart waste management and recycling will lead to better waste disposal methods. These automated smart machines for waste management are now progressively replacing the conventional waste picking process. Our group came up with an idea to create and transform the regular trash bin at home into a smart trash bin. This project does not only suggest solutions for better waste management but also introduces the use of UV (ultraviolet) device in disinfecting the waste. Disinfection practices and methods are very important to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus and other kinds of pathogens. The stages of our prototype-making involved the following: making a model design device, testing the mBot using the makeBlock 5 application and testing the servo motor drive, ultrasonic sensor and halocode sensor. As a result, this prototype worked successfully based on its design and programme. Adding features like detecting biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes and to enhance the UV device will be our recommendations for future projects and research for smart waste management.