# Smart Waste Segregator System

**URL:** <https://scienceactivitycentreiiserpune.discourse.group/t/smart-waste-segregator-system/142>\
**Category:** NSD2026\
**Tags:** engineering, robotics, waste-management, innovation\
**Created:** [February 20, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://scienceactivitycentreiiserpune.discourse.group/t/smart-waste-segregator-system/142 "2026-02-20T15:44:44Z")\
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**Author:** ![pratik\_kanthed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f1d935/32.png) [@pratik\_kanthed](https://scienceactivitycentreiiserpune.discourse.group/u/pratik_kanthed)\
**Post date:** [February 20, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://scienceactivitycentreiiserpune.discourse.group/t/smart-waste-segregator-system/142/1 "2026-02-20T15:44:44Z")

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Name: Pratik Rahul Kanthed

School: Colours Innovation Academy, Pune.

Project Title : Smart Waste segregator system

**Objective:**

One of the biggest challenges in waste management today is the **manual segregation of dry and wet waste**. Improper segregation leads to inefficient recycling, increased landfill burden, and environmental hazards. The objective here is to build a smart segregator system that provides an automated solution, ensuring that waste is sorted correctly at the source and can be directly give to respective recycling processes for Dry and Wet waste

**Components** -

The system is built using:

- **Microcontroller (Arduino)**: Acts as the brain of the system.

- **Sensors** :

- **Mechanical Components** : Servo motor to direct waste into the correct bin.

- **Power Supply** : Power bank/Battery to run the system.

- **Two Bins** : Separate containers for dry and wet waste.

**Working Principle/Explaination** :

1. **Waste Detection** : When waste is placed into the system, sensors analyze its properties.

1. **Moisture Analysis** :

2. **Automated Sorting** :

3. **Monitoring & Alerts** :

4. **Efficiency** : The system reduces human involvement, ensures accurate segregation, and supports recycling initiatives.

**Advantages:**

- **Accuracy** : Reduces errors in segregation.

- **Hygiene** : Minimizes human contact with waste.

- **Sustainability** : Improves recycling rates and reduces landfill load.

- **Scalability** : Can be used in households, offices, and public spaces.

**Conclusion:**

A smart waste segregator system is a practical innovation that combines **electronics, sensors, and automation** to solve a real-world problem. By ensuring proper segregation at the source, it supports cleaner cities, efficient recycling, and a healthier environment.

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**Author:** ![pratik\_kanthed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f1d935/32.png) [@pratik\_kanthed](https://scienceactivitycentreiiserpune.discourse.group/u/pratik_kanthed)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2026, 3:29am UTC](https://scienceactivitycentreiiserpune.discourse.group/t/smart-waste-segregator-system/142/2 "2026-02-25T03:29:31Z")

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Submitting Working prototype

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