Design and Construction of Smart Waste Collection and Management System

Abstract

Every human being in this world produces waste. Nigeria is a developing  country  with  many  townships  that  have  limited  waste  resources. Over-increasing population growth overpowers the volume of  most municipal authorities  to provide  even  the most essential  services. Waste in  townships  is produced via littering, dumping of bins, cutting of trees, dumping of waste near rivers,and overrunning of waste bins. Waste increases diseases, air pollution, and environmental pollution,and lastly increases gas emissions that contributeto the release  of  greenhouse  gases.  The  ungathered  waste  is  dumped  widely  in  the streets and drains contributing to flooding, breeding of insects, rodent vectors,and spreading of diseases.  Therefore, the aim of this paper is to design a smart waste management system for the city of Bauchi. The city of Bauchi contains waste  municipality  workers and has provided some areas with waste resources such as waste bins and trucks for collecting waste. But the problem is that the resources only are not enough to solve the problem of waste in the city. The waste municipality uses traditional ways of collecting waste such as going toeach street and picking up waste bins. The traditional way has worked for years but as the population is increasingmore waste is produced which causes various problems  for  the  waste  municipalities  and  the  public atlarge. The proposed system consists of sensors, user applications, and a real-time monitoring system. This paper adopts the experimental methodology. The research on the design and construction of a smart waste collection and management system has shown that implementing such a system can lead to improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced sustainability. By leveraging IoT technologies, integrating with a centralized software platform, and promoting recycling, waste management practices can be significantly optimized for a cleaner and more sustainable future. The design and construction of a smart waste collection and management system have practical implications that include route optimization, improved waste sorting and recycling practices, data-driven decision-making, and increased public participation. These advancements can contribute to a more sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly waste management process. The design and construction of a smart waste collection and management system is a highly valuable and original research endeavor. Its potential to revolutionize traditional waste management practices, enhance sustainability, optimize operational efficiency, and contribute to smart city initiatives makes it an important area of study.