Self-sorting Garbage Bin for an Office Environment

A Technological-Sustainable Approach to Office Waste Reduction

Contributors

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Project Overview
3. System Components
4. Design and Implementation
   • SolidWorks Design
   • MATLAB Simulink
   • MATLAB Code
5. Usage
6. Contributors
7. License

Introduction

In today’s environmentally conscious world, efficient waste management solutions are critical. This project focuses on designing and implementing an innovative self-sorting garbage bin tailored for office environments. The bin autonomously categorizes and facilitates the disposal of diverse waste materials, fostering recycling practices and minimizing contamination.

Project Overview

The self-sorting garbage bin system excels in sorting paper, polythene, and hard plastic, boasting a compact design for space efficiency and exceptional durability for long-lasting performance. This project streamlines waste disposal and raises awareness, encouraging responsible waste practices among office personnel.

System Components

• Sensors: To identify different waste types.
• Microcontrollers: To control the sorting mechanism.
• Actuators: To direct waste to the appropriate bins.
• Software: Developed using MATLAB Simulink and SolidWorks.

Design and Implementation

SolidWorks Design

The parts of the dustbin were designed using SolidWorks. The design includes:

• Main Bin Structure: The primary framework of the self-sorting bin.
• Sorting Mechanism: Components responsible for waste segregation.

Main Bin Structure designed in SolidWorks

MATLAB Simulink

Simulink models were used to simulate the behavior of the self-sorting bin. These models include:

• Sensor Data Processing: Interprets data from sensors to identify waste types.
• Control Logic: Manages the sorting mechanism based on sensor input.

Simulink model of the self-sorting bin

MATLAB Code

MATLAB scripts were developed to process sensor data and control the sorting mechanism. These scripts include:

• Data Acquisition: Collects data from sensors.
• Sorting Algorithm: Determines the appropriate bin for each waste type.

Tools Used

This project utilized various software tools for design, simulation, and documentation:

Tool	Description
	MATLAB: Used for data analysis and algorithm development.
	Simulink: Employed for modeling and simulating dynamic systems.
	SolidWorks: Used for 3D modeling and mechanical design.
	LaTeX (Overleaf): Utilized for preparing high-quality documents and reports.

Usage

To use the self-sorting garbage bin system:

1. Design Setup: Review the SolidWorks files and set up the bin structure.
2. Simulation: Use the Simulink models to simulate the system's behavior.
3. Implementation: Deploy the MATLAB scripts to control the sorting mechanism in a real-world setup.

Contributors

• Prabath P T - [email protected]
• Prabhashana M R M - [email protected]
• Prabhashwara H M R - [email protected]

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We hope this project contributes to a more sustainable and eco-friendly office environment. For more information, refer to the research paper included in this repository.