THEYSIKA A/P JAYA PRAKASH Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (T) Subramaniya Barathee
Rapid urbanization and population growth demand innovative, hygienic solutions for municipal and residential solid waste management. This project details the design and implementation of an Arduino Uno-based smart waste container engineered to optimize sanitation and operational efficiency. The system integrates dual HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensors, an SG90 servo motor for automated mechanical actuation, and a 16x2 I2C liquid crystal display. The primary sensor detects user proximity to facilitate contactless lid opening, effectively mitigating cross-contamination risks and the proliferation of pathogens. Concurrently, a secondary internal sensor continuously evaluates volumetric waste accumulation, categorizing capacity states into active, near-capacity, and full indicators. Real-time diagnostics are dynamically rendered on the integrated display interface to streamline maintenance protocols. Ultimately, this cost-effective, automated architecture provides a scalable framework to advance public health and smart city infrastructure.
