Smart Waste Management IoT Project
Optimizing municipal waste collection through real-time IoT sensors for data-driven route planning, efficiency, and sustainability.
Project Overview
The Smart Waste Management IoT project integrates ultrasonic, humidity, and temperature sensors into public waste bins across LaSalle to enable real-time monitoring and optimize waste collection routes. By leveraging data-driven insights, the system reduces operational costs, minimizes environmental impact, and enhances urban cleanliness.
Impact by Numbers
Sensor Suite & Hardware
HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor
- Distance-based fill-level measurement
- Non-contact & accurate (2cm–4m)
- Reliable & cost-effective
DHT11 Temp & Humidity Sensor
- Environmental compensation
- Monitors internal temp & humidity
- Improves data accuracy
ESP32 SIM800L Module
- Microcontroller & GSM comms
- Uploads data via GSM
- Low-power for long life
Power Supply
- 10,500mAh Li-Po (3.7V)
- Supports 13.5mA draw (~546 days)
- Long-term reliability
Project Team
Alejandro Rodriguez
Lead Developer
Aryan Keyhani
Data Analyst
Priya Patel
Hardware Engineer
Rohit Saroy
Integration Specialist
Project Deliverables
Key resource from the Smart Waste Management IoT Project:
Comprehensive Report
Detailed findings, methodology, and impact analysis.
Looking Forward
Future enhancements include ML-driven route optimization, expanded deployments, and overflow detection to further boost efficiency and sustainability.