SMARTBIN: SMART WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ABSTRACT:

An embedded system is a computer system with a dedicated function within a larger

mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints. It is embedded as
part of a complete device often including hardware and mechanical parts. By contrast, a general-
purpose computer, such as a personal computer (PC), is designed to be flexible and to meet a
wide range of end-user needs. Embedded systems control many devices in common use today.

Modern embedded systems are often based on microcontrollers (i.e. CPUs with
integrated memory and/or peripheral interfaces) but ordinary microprocessors (using external
chips for memory and peripheral interface circuits) are also still common, especially in more
complex systems. In either case, the processor(s) used may be types ranging from rather general
purpose to very specialized in certain class of computations, or even custom designed for the
application at hand. A common standard class of dedicated processors is the digital signal
processor (DSP).

In this project, we present the Smart bin system that identifies fullness of wastage bin. The
system is designed to collect data and to deliver the data through wireless mesh network. The
system also employs duty cycle technique to reduce power consumption and to maximize
operational time. The Smartbin system was tested in an outdoor environment. Through the test
bed, we collected data and applied sense-making methods to obtain litter bin utilization and litter
bin daily seasonality information. With such information, wastage bin providers and cleaning
contractors are able to make better decision to increase productivity. Finally we will see the all
the results in web page using web application.
EXISTING SYSTEM:

Traditionally, wastage bins are emptied at certain intervals by cleaners. This method has several
drawbacks such as:
(1) Some wastage bins fill up much faster than the rate of emptying and they are full before the
next scheduled time for collection
(2) There are special periods (e.g. festivals, weekends, and public holidays) when certain
wastage bins fill up very quickly and there is a need for increased collection intervals.

DISADVANTAGES:

(1) This leads to overflowing of rubbish bin and poses hygiene risks.
(2) It is a challenge to maintain a clean city. It involves several factors such as different
stakeholders, financial / economical, collection & transport, etc.

PROPOSED SYSTEM:

 A sensor node is installed in every Smartbin. It senses bin fullness and report readings
and sensor statuses by using GSM modem.
 The Gas sensor which is used to detect the gas in the smart bin.
 The ultrasonic sensor used fullness of the smartbin.
 The UART will be used to update the status of the bin whether is full or not through
internet.
 The buzzer which gives alert when abnormal activity from the smartbin.

ADVANTAGES:

Smartbin providers are able to identify and decide whether a particular area needs extra litter bins
to be placed nearby or removal and relocate existing litter bins to other places where they are
needed. From the Smartbin daily seasonality information, cleaning operators are able to better
plan when they should send their cleaners to empty the bins, and they are also able to plan which
routes their cleaners need to take.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

 Arduino UNO
 Gas
 Ultrasonic Sensor
 UART
 Power supply unit
 Processor : Pentium Dual Core 2.3GHz
 Hard Disk : 250 GB or Higher
 Ram : 1 GB (Min)

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

 Arduino IDE
 Embedded C
 Operating System : Windows XP or Higher
 Languages used : Java (JSP, Servlet), HTML
 Tools : JDK 1.7, Net Beans 7.0.1, SQLyog
 Backend : My SQL