proposal

1. Problem, Inspiration & SDGs

Problem

In Egypt there is a big problem that people throw there trash any where and they don’t care about visual pollution and the importance of clean environment.

Many trash bins mix all types of waste together, which makes recycling difficult. Also, trash bins are not monitored, so they may become full without anyone noticing.

Inspration:

This project is inspired by 2 social experiments first is the piano stairs, this experiment made people use the manual stairs instead of the escalator because it became more fun, and the second experiment is the deepest trash pin it is a trash this make a sound when you throw some thing in it, on it’s launching day it increased the usual amount of trash thrown in an ordinary bin by 41%.

Also, I got inspired by sorting bin that use AI in it

My idea is to combine these 2 features together so it can help our environment in Egypt, A smart trash bin that sorts waste and reports when it is full can help make waste management easier and cleaner. Adding a fun sound also encourages people to use the bin properly.

This project supports:

Sustainable Cities and Communities (cleaner cities)
Responsible Consumption and Production (better recycling)

2. Feasibility & Impact Assessment

Feasibility

The project uses simple and affordable components such as ESP, ultrasonic sensors, metal sensors, motors, GPS module and a communication module.

The Arduino can send data to a mobile application through a wireless communication module (such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi).

Impact

This system can help by:

Automatically sorting trash
Preventing bins from overflowing
Sending the bin location and status to a mobile app

3. Project Idea & General Features

Project Idea

The project is a smart trash bin that automatically sorts waste into metal, food and plastic

When trash is thrown inside, an ultrasonic sensor detects it. Sensors then identify the trash type. A motor moves a sorting plate to direct the trash to the correct compartment.

three ultrasonic sensors check the trash level in each compartment. If a compartment becomes full, the Arduino sends the GPS location of the bin to a mobile application.

The bin also plays a fun sound when trash is thrown.

General Features

Automatic trash detection
Trash sorting
Motorized sorting plate
Fullness detection using ultrasonic sensors
GPS location reporting to a mobile app
Sound feedback when trash is thrown

Project sketch

Part 2 — Project Planning

5. Technical Modules

sensors : ultrasonic, inductive proximity sensor

Actuator: servo motor

Brain: arduino uno

power: adapter or battery

audio : buzzer

6. Maker Tools & Materials

i will use the 3D printer and Plywood 3mm material

7. Cardboard Prototype or simulation

8. User Features Breakdown

Minimum = Arduino, proximity sensor , buzzer
Complete = ESP, all sensors listed bellow
Nice-to-have

9. Arduino Programming, Sensors & Actuators

arduino collects data from sensors.
GPS module provides the bin location.
arduino sends this data through the communication module.
The mobile app receives the bin status and location when it is full.

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