Abstract—Smart bins represent a fundamental pillar of sustainability within the paradigm of Industry 5.0, revolutionizing waste management practices through advanced technological integration, by playing a crucial role in optimizing waste management through the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, advanced sensory, and actuation modules. This paper investigates the pivotal role of smart bins through a comprehensive analysis of prevailing commercial solutions that reveals their present characteristics and limitations. By discerning and emphasizing notable drawbacks in existing products, a novel smart bin concept design is proposed that extends current capabilities through a synergistic combination of advanced sensing, automation, and data analytics. This innovative approach targets identified gaps, adopting a high-level holistic strategy to enhance efficiency in technology-driven urban waste management practices. Through this research, a contribution is made to the ongoing discourse on innovative solutions for sustainable urban development, emphasizing the transformative potential of intelligent waste management systems.
Index Terms—smart bins, IoT, sensors, smart cities, automation
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