Date of Publication :5th March 2026

Abstract: Uncontrolled accumulation of municipal solid waste has become a critical challenge affecting environmental safety and public hygiene in modern communities. Existing waste management practices often separate collection and segregation, resulting in reduced efficiency and increased contamination. This paper presents a compact and portable automated system that integrates mechanical collection, airflow-assisted transport, and sensor-based segregation within a single platform. An ultrasonic sensor enables waste detection, while a soil moisture sensor differentiates wet and dry waste. An Arduino-based control unit actuates a servo-driven flap mechanism for real-time sorting. The proposed approach offers an efficient and scalable solution for decentralized waste management.

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