Garbage Classifier

Abstract

1. Introduction

"Segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste using ML and IoT, all integrated in a garbage bin" - with my team under Team Envision at Aaruush, SRM IST. (Prototype phase)

TrashIt! is a waste management and disposal solution which is our eager initiative in order to ensure a cleaner and greener campus. It employs technology of Machine learning, IOT and an android app (frontend) to provide an easy waste disposal solution and show real time analytics for each trash bin nearby an area. TrashIt! Is a smart can which can classify biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste on it own and place that waste in different bins. The data collected during the trashing process is synchronized with an app interface to show relevant details of each dustbin and thereby sending a notification to the authorities whenever it gets filled.

Intelligent classification for recycling and disposal of waste around the university campus. It also depicts SRM's initiative towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

2. Objective

This project is an Iot based smart dustbin built to classify Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable waste.

This project demonstrates how Python can be applied to a real-world Internet of Things (IoT) problem.

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• Python 3.8 or later
• pip / virtualenv for dependencies
• VS Code, PyCharm or Jupyter Notebook
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/ShubhayanS/GarbageClassifier.git
cd GarbageClassifier

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add a mobile dashboard using Blynk or Firebase
• Store readings in a cloud database for history charts
• Add alerts via SMS / Telegram when thresholds are crossed

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Which microcontroller / board and sensors are used and why?
2. How does the device send data (Wi-Fi, MQTT, HTTP, Bluetooth)?
3. Where is the sensor data stored and visualised?
4. How is power consumption managed?
5. How would you secure the device and its communication?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by ShubhayanS and published on GitHub under the Apache License 2.0. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.