Modification of a smart trash bin segregator

E. A. Gand, A. A. Ankrah, F. A. Akendola

Abstract


Due to the damage that waste poses to the environment, the dynamic rise in waste production and the reprehensible disposal of waste have drawn attention. A smart trash bin segregator plays a crucial role in preventing this situation and making recycling easier. Only after segregation do the relevance and economic worth of waste become apparent. Since then, several improvements have been made to smart bin segregation. The objective of this project is to further modify the smart trash bin segregator by introducing a shredding mechanism to improve the process of segregating. The methods used were surveying for data, model development of the proposed design, performing analysis on the blade of the shredder and reviewing relevant literature to acquire some in-depth knowledge of the already existing designs. The machine design consists of some components such as a solar panel, polycarbonate shield shredder blade and motor, sensors, X-frame compactor, Arduino board, battery, etc. Segregation of waste into the required compartment was done with the aid of the sensors. A shredding mechanism with a power of 150.796 watts was designed for shredding bulk waste. The compactor required a force of magnitude (either exact or greater) to compress a full waste compartment, which weighs 1.7879 KN. The simulation results confirm the blade's design is robust and capable of withstanding a force of 600 N. The Von Mises stress, mechanical strain, and displacement are all within acceptable limits, ensuring the blade's structural integrity and performance. The factor of safety indicates that the blade can endure the applied load without failure, supporting the overall design's adequacy and safety. It was recommended that the machine should be fabricated to test its efficiency and an IOT-based waste collection system should be adopted to efficiently route and effectively schedule the collection of waste via text messages.

Keywords


Segregator, Polycarbonate shield shredder, Arduino board, X-frame Compactor

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