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The Internet of Waste: Connecting Smart Dustbins with Wet/Dry Separation to Build
a Sustainable Waste Management Environment

A Research Presented to the Faculty of Senior High

School Department of Looc Integrated School

Calamba City, Laguna

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Practical Research 2,

of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Geneciran, Princess Nicole

Laydia, John Lloyd
Mamino, Jemimah Yvone
Perez, Ashley Nicole
Rodolfo, Emmanuel
Sapin, Claire Sophia

SEPTEMBER 2024
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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Environments and human health are seriously at risk due to the modern

economy's waste's growing volume and complexity. An estimated 11.2 billion tonnes

of solid trash are collected annually worldwide, and approximately 5% of greenhouse

gas emissions are caused by the decomposition of the organic element of solid

garbage. Globally, 11.2 billion tons of solid trash are reportedly collected annually.

Poor waste management contaminates the air, water, and land. It can range from

nonexistent collection systems to inefficient disposal. Landfills that are unclean and

open to the public might transmit diseases and contaminate drinking water. The

ecology and the health of urban residents are harmed by the debris's spread, which

contaminates ecosystems and contains hazardous materials from industrial or

electrical waste (Solid Waste Management, n.d.).

Waste segregation facilitates the process of reuse, recycling, and recovery of

waste. Segregating waste can improve the recycling process.Waste can be sorted or

separated using two distinct methods. Waste segregation is the process of

separating waste materials into distinct groups. The classification of waste occurs at

the time of disposal or pickup. Waste materials are categorized into multiple groups

according to their chemical, physical, and biological characteristics: Biodegradable

organic waste is referred to as "wet waste." Food items, paper towels, yard debris,

hygiene products, soiled food wrappers, etc.Non-biodegradable garbage, comprising

both recyclable and non-recyclable elements, is referred to as "dry waste." Glass,

paper, cloth, plastic, wood, etc.One kind of hygiene waste is referred to as "sanitary

waste." Tampons, condoms, used diapers, sanitary towels or napkins, and any other

waste item of a similar nature.

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Discarded electrical or electronic equipment is referredand Mathematics

to as "e-waste." devices such

as copiers, stereos, TVs, VCRs, and computers (Eda, 2023).

Despite being effective, manual garbage sorting is becoming less efficient due

to rising waste quantities and a shortage of human resources. Recyclability and

resource recovery are improved by source segregation, especially into wet and dry

streams. Shredding or sensor-based sorting are looked into. For enormous volumes

of garbage, sensor-based sorting presents a possible answer. The installation of

smart dustbins offers a practical and affordable way to separate waste in homes and

public spaces. By automating waste management and encouraging recycling, smart

dustbins automate the sorting process, decreasing the need for manual sorting. This

strategy reduces the amount of waste that is transported to landfills or incinerators

and guarantees high-quality materials for recycling, improving resource recovery and

environmental sustainability. Furthermore, it lessens reliance on manual labor and

makes the best use of the resources at hand, all of which add to a waste

management system that is more sustainable and effective (Brinthakumari et al.,

2024).
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Statement of the Problem

The researcher aimed to develop a smart dustbin system capable of

automatically segregating waste into wet and dry categories, utilizing sensors and

intelligent algorithms to improve waste management practices and promote

environmental sustainability.

Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions:

1. How do different types of sensors perform in accurately identifying and

separating wet and dry waste?

2. How can data from smart dustbins be used to monitor and improve the

environmental performance of waste management systems?

3. What are the long-term impacts of using smart dustbins with wet/dry

separation technology on the sustainability of waste management systems?

4. How can smart dustbin data be used to inform policy decisions and promote

the development of more sustainable waste management practices?

5. How does the efficiency of smart dustbin systems in terms of waste collection

impact the environmental footprint of waste management operations?

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Hypotheses of the Study (For Experimental)

Ho: The implementation of smart dustbins with wet/dry separation technology

will not have a significant impact on the diversion rate of recyclable and

compostable materials from landfills.

Ha: The implementation of smart dustbins with wet/dry separation technology

will significantly increase the diversion rate of recyclable and compostable

materials from landfills.

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REFERENCES

Dr.S. Brinthakumari, Dr. S. B., Deorukhkar, N. D., Bhat, P. B., & Gharge, A. G.

(2024). Smart Waste Segregation Dustbin. International Journal of Novel

Research and Development (IJNRD), Volume 9 (Issue 4), 2456–4184.

https://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2404671.pdf

Eda. (2023b, May 18). Why Waste Segregation Is More Important Than You Think.

Evreka › Why Waste Segregation Is More Important Than You Think.

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think/#:~:text=Waste%20segregation%20facilitates%20the%20process,and

%20treat%20biodegradable%20waste%20directly

Solid waste management. (n.d.-). UNEP - UN Environment Programme.

https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/resource-efficiency/what-we-do/cities/

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