Automation in Clean India

SMART DUSTBINS
 Contents

• Problem Statement

• Proposal

• Pros & Cons

• Conclusion
 Problem Statement

OVERFLOWING OF DUSTBINS IN PUBLIC PLACES

IMPROPER COLLECTION AND SEGREGATION
IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE
LACK OF MOTIVATION IN PEOPLE
 PROPOSAL
DUSTBIN 1 DUSTBIN 2

HEIGHT
SENSOR

MOVABLE FLAP

CENTRALIZED
COLLECTION PIT
 Problems With Plastics
• Non-Biodegradable.
• Recycling is costly.
• Not ecofriendly.
• In 2011, 15000 tonnes plastics were used and 60% of it
recycled globally.
 Reverse Vending Machine
• Why throw something away when you can be
rewarded for recycling it instead?
• What is Reverse Vending Machine?
• Cash for containers.
• Centralized system.
• Recycle – Reuse – Reduce.
Countries using Reverse Vending Machine

Australia
Germany

USA
Norway
 Cost Analysis
• Manufacturing Cost of plastic : Rs. 80/kg
• Cost of Recycled plastic : Rs. 45/kg
• Rate of waste plastic bottles : Rs. 12-15 for 50
bottles (1 kg)
 PROS AND CONS
PROS:-
• Prevention of overflowing of garbage from dustbin
• Segregation of waste at source
• Proper disposal of plastic waste
• Easier collection of waste
• Less labor work for municipality to maintain cleanliness
• Motivation for people to dump waste properly
• Opportunity for destitute to earn extra income
CONS:-
• High initial cost
• Increased maintenance cost
• Additional work load for incentive distribution
• Requirement of rigorous planning
 CONCLUSION
Smart Dustbins provide good solution for maintaining
cleanliness in public areas, thereby serving the ‘Clean
India’ initiative taken by the Government of India.
Moreover, it can help in changing the mindset of the
people towards the problem. If the economics of the
system can be met, it can turn out to be a huge
success.
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