Smart Waste Management System

The proposed project will investigate the challenges and opportunities to implement Smart Waste Management in small and medium-sized communities. The scope of the project is planned for Nova Scotia. After reviewing and analyzing potential challenges, appropriate strategies to implement the project will be proposed. The next step of the project is to evaluate the technical aspects of implementing the project on small scale (prototyping). The proposed Smart Waste Management System comprises 3 units; the
Smart bins, the consumers’ software application, and the Cloud-based software for the Waste Management Company. The Smart bins will be designed to house 7 Internet-of-things(IoT) sensors–Ultrasonic, Temperature, Humidity, Load/Weight, Gas, Infrared, Camera and GPS sensors. All of the discussed units will be reviewed to apply appropriate strategies in the implementation phase.
One of the most important reasons this project is undertaken is because we have recognized the Province of Nova Scotia is growing at a faster pace and so does the population and the waste generated. Our aim with regards to this is to create an efficient waste management infrastructure capable of handling many tonnes of wastes simply by scaling through the use of technology.

Faculty Supervisor:

Hamid Afshari

Student:

Partner:

Merivale Waste Management

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

University:

Cape Breton University

Program: