Waste is defined as any material that cannot be reused and is an unavoidable byproduct of human activities which does not represent any economic value to its owner. Solid waste management is the most important challenge and Waste collection is a complex process which requires large amount of money and has become a critical issue in developing countries where a rapid increase in population has been observed. Solid Wastes are categorized into municipal wastes, hazardous wastes, medical wastes and radioactive wastes. A solid waste management (SWM) system includes the generation of waste, storage, collection, transportation, processing and final disposal. Solid waste management is one among the major environmental problems of both developed and less developed nations. In India, due to Rapid industrialization and population explosion people migrate from villages to the cities, which led to generation of thousands of tons of MSW (Municipal Solid Waste). The municipal corporations are completely responsible for proper waste management in their respective cities. In this paper an approach to smart waste collection is discussed which improves and optimize the handling of solid waste.

Municipal waste smart city solid waste management Sensor technologies