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Self-Monitoring and Automated Real-Time Trash Bin (SMART Bin) with Solar-Powered Integration for COVID-19 Infectious Waste Prevention

Mohamad SimpalMaster Teacher I, Department of Education, Esperanza National High School, PhilippinesPrecious Danica DomingoResearcher, Department of Education, Esperanza National High School, PhilippinesGwyneth Hope EvangelistaResearcher, Department of Education, Esperanza National High School, PhilippinesAngelie Bliss CompasResearcher, Department of Education, Esperanza National High School, PhilippinesKristine TumaleResearcher, Department of Education, Esperanza National High School, Philippines

Vol 6 No 6 (2022): Volume 6, Issue 6, June 2022 | Pages: 167-173

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 27-06-2022

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Abstract

This research project focuses on developing a Self-Monitoring and Automated Real-Time Trash Bin (SMART Bin) with Solar-Powered Integration for an efficient and effective method for waste management in preventing covid-19 infectious waste. The research project used ten (10) hardware components: Arduino Uno R3, Ultrasonic Sensor, Servo Motor, Jumper Wires, Solar Panel 10W 6V, Lithium battery, Breadboard, LED, LCD, and Buzzer. The system is an automated waste bin powered entirely by renewable solar energy. A smart bin's automated mechanisms allow users to prevent contamination. When a human hand places on the accepted parameters written on the microcontroller, the sensors detect it and automatically open the lid, allowing the user to throw waste without touching the smart bin cover. Once the person has thrown away the waste and exited the sensor's detection parameter area, the device closes the lid after 5 seconds. Furthermore, the attached sensors were in charge of self-monitoring through the use of LED indicators with corresponding colors for the specific status of the smart bin, which is also linked to a buzzer for the sound alarm mechanism when the smart bin is full. These indicators were visually reflected and can be displayed through an LCD attached to the system for real-time monitoring. The developed project design was proven to be a functional and well-working system after a series of trials and experiments. During the project design implementation, it was observed that it had contributed to the waste disposal method in preventing COVID-19 infectious waste contamination.

Keywords

Self-monitoring, Automated, Real-Time, Solar Power, COVID-19 Infectious Waste


Citation of this Article

Mohamad Simpal, Precious Danica Domingo, Gwyneth Hope Evangelista, Angelie Bliss Compas, Kristine Tumale, “Self-Monitoring and Automated Real-Time Trash Bin (SMART Bin) with Solar-Powered Integration for COVID-19 Infectious Waste Prevention” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 6, Issue 6, pp 167-173, June 2022. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2022.606020

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