Design and Development of Portable Waste Collection and Segregation System

Author : Kurian T Anil, Midhun K M, Dr.Abyson Scaria

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.

Keywords : Municipal Solid Waste, Automated System, Mechanical Collection, Sensor-Based Segregation, Ultrasonic Sensor, Soil Moisture Sensor, Arduino-Based Control, Decentralized Waste Management .

Conference Name : International Conference on Sustainable Practices in Design Engineering (ICSPDE-26)

Conference Place : Trivandrum, India

Conference Date : 8th Mar 2026