Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The "Automatic Waste Segregation System" is an automated solution for sorting mixed waste into wet, plastic, metal, and dry waste categories. It utilizes an L-shaped conveyor belt with a vertical section for initial waste collection and a horizontal section for further sorting. A rain sensor on the vertical belt detects wet waste, reversing the conveyor direction to direct it to a designated bin. The belt then resumes its normal direction to process the remaining waste. On the horizontal section, a capacitive sensor detects plastic waste, which is swiped into a bin using a servo motor arm. A magnet beneath the belt captures metal items, which are moved downward along the conveyor. Once the metal passes the demagnetizing point, it is released into a designated bin. Any remaining dry waste is then collected in the general waste bin. The vertical-horizontal L-shaped conveyor design ensures effective sorting of all types of waste, making this system a practical and scalable solution for waste segregation needs. The system uses dual motor shafts, a relay, and a speed controller for efficient waste segregation, minimizing manual intervention and enhancing recycling processes.
Author: Dr. Bama S
Language: English
Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405552253