Smart Bin Using IOT and Blockchain
摘要
Garbage disposal and waste management have become some of the biggest issues faced by India in recent decades, compounded by a huge increase in waste production. With hygiene now a top priority in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is crucial to find innovative ways to dispose of waste. One promising solution is to install contactless smart dustbins in homes, public areas near transportation hubs, offices, schools, hospitals, and other relevant locations. This project drew inspiration from the Indian government’s Swachh Bharat Mission. The intelligent trash cans will be built using a microcontroller-based platform equipped with the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain, allowing them to store data in database columns with unique identifiers. These features will enable an SMS alert system to notify the janitor department when bins are full, making the smart dustbin more advanced than previous technologies. Additionally, the proposed model will be able to identify the type and quantity of waste disposed of in various regions and recognize patterns in individual garbage disposal. The ecosystem of smart bins will be seamlessly integrated into the network and able to alert authorized waste disposal staff when they need to be emptied.