Design and construction of a solid waste sorting machine

Abstract

This report consists of the design and construction of a solid waste sorting machine which is aimed at improving on the public health and reducing environmental pollution. The machine is capable of sorting a variety of solid waste materials, such as inorganic waste like plastics, paper, metal, and organic waste. The machine is designed to be efficient and cost- effective, and it’s able to sort waste at a good rate. In today’s society, waste detection and segregation (sorting) is an increasingly important issue due to developing technologies and rapid urbanization. There is a huge problem in waste sorting which involves manual sorting techniques which are in most cases hazardous, dangerous and effort demanding1 The machine is controlled by a computer system. The Arduino UNO is responsible for monitoring the operations of the machine by closing and opening for waste to fall off or continue to the next sensor2. The Arduino UNO is also responsible for collecting data on the performance of the machine. The machine is a valuable asset to any waste management facility. It helps reduce the amount of solid waste that goes to the landfills and will also help conserve the environment. Key words: solid waste sorting, organic waste, inorganic waste, public health, environmental pollution.