IoT-based Smart Waste Monitoring and Escalation Alert System

Waste management is a critical problem around the world, especially in smart cities. The IoT-based Smart Waste Monitoring and Esalation Alert System aims to solve waste management problems by introducing an efficient and technologically advanced solution this system integrates a smart underground dustbin in local areas such as roads, temples, and government buildings, using sensors and GSM technology to send alert messages and calls to cleaners and corporators. This smart underground is equppied with an ultrasonic sensor to monitor the fill levels of waste in real-time system. when the dustbin reaches 75% capacity, an automatic text message is sent to the cleaner of that area stating that the dustbin is 75% full requesting a response within 15 minutes, that system aumatically places a call to the cleaner. if the waste id not collected and dusbin reaches 90%capacity,the system automatically escalates the alert by calling the corporater using an Arduino microcontroller interfaced with a GSM module. This guarantees prompt waste collection, minimises overflow, and fosters urban cleanliness. This solution reduces the need for human monitoring and promotes a more sustainable and clean urban environment by utilising IoT and GSM technology. This project is an example of a smart waste monitoring and escalation alternative system.