Municipal Solid Waste Segregation Using Solar Power
摘要
Waste generation rates are increasing with population and urbanization in many countries. Solid waste disposal is a big obstacle in waste management systems, especially in developing or underdeveloped countries, as the rate of solid waste generated is increasing daily. Dumping of solid waste in open lands or near water resources not only pollutes the surroundings, but also causes many diseases. Waste disposal methods reduce this problem by separating the recyclable or harmful materials from the solid waste. The present work aims to segregate various materials from solid waste. An attempt is made to separate wet and dry waste first and then metal and non-metal waste from municipal solid waste. The soil wetness detector can detect the presence of dry or wet waste. The system employs a DC motor interfaced with the small controller that rotates on a belt and works with solar energy. The system leverages solar energy as a clean and renewable power source to automate waste sorting at the disposal point.