3 Internet of Things

Conventional waste collection methods have predefined routes and schedules. As a result, garbage collecting trucks often empty the waste bins either when they are still empty or start overflowing before they are emptied. IoTbased waste management facilitates waste bin tracking in real-time. This enables timely waste collection and disposal without overflowing dumpsters. IoT-based temperature sensors monitor the temperatures of dumpsters to prevent explosions and fire. Moreover, RFID tags used in garbage trucks allow tracking of the location of these vehicles. This provides companies with highly relevant data that enables better decision-making and plan optimisation. disposal. Robotic arms work faster and lift heavier objects compared to their human counterparts as well as pick plastics from beaches and oceans. Further, drones monitor the landfills to detect any toxin or radiation leakage. They also monitor carbon emissions and pollution levels around landfills to enable proactive litter management.