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Innovative Can and Bottle Crusher Mechanism with Collector Bot for Waste Segregation Management at Indian Railways Jaydeep S. Patil1, Kunj Subhash Jain2, 1, Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engineering Bharati Vidyapeeth College of
Engineering, Navi
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
2, U.G Student, Dept of Mechanical Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Navi
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. -----------------------------------------------------------------------***------------------------------------------------------------------------Abstract Indian Railways faces significant challenges in managing non-biodegradable waste like plastic bottles and aluminium cans. This paper proposes/presents an automated waste segregation system integrating a Can and Bottle Crusher Mechanism with a Collector Bot to streamline waste segregation, reduce waste volume, and promote recycling. The system employs ultrasonic sensors for waste detection, LDR sensors for material differentiation, and an ESP32 microcontroller for automation. The research explores design methodologies, sensor technology, and automation principles to optimize efficiency. The implementation of this system can lead to improved recycling rates, reduced environmental pollution, and enhanced waste disposal efficiency at railway stations. Key Words: Indian Railways, Waste Management, Automated Segregation, Collector Bot, Crusher Mechanism, Robotic arm, Ultrasonic Sensors, ESP32 Microcontroller
1. INTRODUCTION Indian Railways, one of the largest railway networks globally, faces significant waste management challenges due to the high volume of non-biodegradable waste generated daily. Improper disposal of plastic bottles and aluminium cans leads to environmental pollution, operational inefficiencies, and health risks. Current waste management practices rely heavily on manual labour, which is inefficient and unsustainable. This paper proposes an automated Can and Bottle Crusher Mechanism integrated with a Collector Bot to address these issues. The system aims to: i. ii.
Automate Waste Segregation: Using sensors to identify and segregate waste materials. Reduce Waste Volume: By crushing plastic bottles and aluminium cans, optimizing storage and transportation.
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Promote Recycling: By ensuring proper segregation and preparation of recyclable materials.
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Minimize Manual Labor: Through the integration of an autonomous collector bot.
The proposed system is designed to be scalable, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable, making it suitable for implementation across various railway stations and other public spaces.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW This section provides an overview of existing research and technological advancements in waste segregation, crushing mechanisms, and automation, highlighting their relevance to the proposed system. Sunil MP, Shravya Chand PK, Bhavya Grandhe, Hariprasad S A (December 12, 2020) developed a robotic arm-based waste segregation system using Raspberry Pi and DC motors. Their system incorporates a moisture sensor to classify waste as wet or
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