Intelligent Smart Dustbin (i-SMARTBiN)

Abstract

Technology play a central role in nearly all aspects of our lives. Technology is also used as an approach to educate the next generation about the importance of the environment. The i-SMARTBiN is a cost-effective design of an intelligent waste container. Normally the trash bin that is on the market is manually operated either using the feet or hands to open the lid thus it will be challenging for children to dispose of trash. This project's goals are to discipline and educate children to instil in them a sense of responsibility and the value of cleanliness, as well as to facilitate their growth and education. The i-SMARTBiN design is based on Arduino Nano board and an ultrasonic sensor to monitor the container's level of fill. The main concept behind the i-SMARTBiN is object detection. A similar methodology is implemented here, where the Ultrasonic sensor is placed on top of the dustbin’s lid. When the ultrasonic sensor detects an object resembling a human hand, it will trigger the Arduino to open the i-lid SMARTBIN's using the servo. The infrared sensor (IR Sensor) in the i-SMARTBiN used to detect the dustbin when its full, the green LED will ON and the servo will open the smart dustbin lid, but the i-SMARTBiN lid will not open by the servo when its full, and the red LED will on. The i-SMARTBIN encourages children to throw garbage at the right place. Using i-SMARTBIN, the lid of the dustbin stays closed, so that waste is not exposed (to avoid flies and mosquitos) and when to dispose any waste, the lid will automatically open. The i-SMARTBiN automatic system is an innovation creation that can be used by all levels of society.