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Vaishnavi Kulkarni,
Kirti Vibhute,
Vaibhav Godase,
- UG Students, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India
- UG Students, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India
Abstract
Municipal solid waste output has significantly increased as a result of rapid urbanization and population expansion, placing a strain on the infrastructure already in place for waste management. Traditional waste receptacles, requiring manual operation and lacking fill-level monitoring, present public hygiene risks and cause logistical inefficiencies. The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded automation technologies has introduced intelligent solutions to address these challenges. This paper provides a comprehensive review of smart touchless dustbin systems, focusing on their architecture, component technologies, sensing methodologies, and IoT integration within the context of smart city applications. Various hardware platforms, such as ESP32 and Arduino, and communication protocols (Wi-Fi, GSM, MQTT) are critically analyzed for their role in enabling contactless lid operation and real-time data telemetry to cloud dashboards. The review synthesizes recent research trends, including AI- based waste segregation and solar-powered operation, while highlighting critical challenges such as sensor interference and network dependency. Key findings emphasize that integrating touchless automation with IoT telemetry significantly reduces environmental contamination risk and optimizes municipal resource allocation, enhancing long-term sustainability, public health, operational effectiveness, and environmental resilience. Future opportunities involve edge computing and computer vision to enhance classification accuracy and operational sustainability in public sanitation systems.
Keywords: Smart Waste Management, Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems, Touchless Automation, Smart Cities, Public Hygiene, Sensor Technology
Vaishnavi Kulkarni, Kirti Vibhute, Vaibhav Godase. A Review on Smart Touchless Dustbin Systems for Hygienic Waste Management and Smart City Applications. Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations. 2026; 16(02):-.
Vaishnavi Kulkarni, Kirti Vibhute, Vaibhav Godase. A Review on Smart Touchless Dustbin Systems for Hygienic Waste Management and Smart City Applications. Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations. 2026; 16(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joiti/article=2026/view=248064
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Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations
| Volume | 16 |
| 02 | |
| Received | 23/06/2026 |
| Accepted | 29/06/2026 |
| Published | 30/06/2026 |
| Publication Time | 7 Days |
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