Efficient disposal of trash is important in countries and cities where poor waste management and planning translates into garbage piling up in the wrong places. Smart waste management can resolve nearly all waste management-related problems effectively with the help of cutting-edge technology.
Cities with poor waste management are beset with several problems as a direct result of it. Firstly, if waste is not disposed of properly, then garbage will accumulate in all the wrong places for such cities. Additionally, cities with poor garbage management reek and cause respiratory issues for their citizens. Apart from respiratory illnesses, the poor waste management in such cities can cause an increase in mosquitoes, cockroaches and other insects associated with filth. As a result, several ailments, such as malaria and dengue, will be caused due to the mismanagement of waste.
Smart waste management is the process that involves modern technologies such as IoT and AI to help manage waste better in smart cities. Here are some of the ways in which smart waste management can lead to cleaner cities, lesser pollution and lower rates of illnesses due to poor garbage disposal:
Waste Generation Data Analysis
As we know, IoT is useful for data collection and analysis to make big decisions. Similarly, smart waste management is not just about automating the picking up and placing of garbage in trash cans. Smart waste management analyses the data related to which parts of the city or state see the maximum generation of rubbish. This data is collected with the help of computer vision-assisted CCTV cameras in smart cities. Based on this information, the local authorities can direct garbage collectors to collect rubbish from areas where it is at its peak. As a result, smart waste management saves the manpower that would have otherwise been used unproductively.
Carbon Monoxide Emission Controls
Apart from disposing of garbage effectively in smart cities, smart waste also can also be applied to reduce the carbon footprint in cities. Smart waste management tools can direct local authorities to recycle some of the waste materials, so they do not have to be burned, a process that increases the percentage of carbon monoxide in the air. As we know, carbon monoxide is highly harmful to the respiratory system in people of all ages.
Therefore, smart waste management not only handles the disposal of waste materials but also introduces elements of environmental sustainability in smart cities.
Poor disposal of garbage can be a headache for municipal authorities and local governments in the long run due to the health and environmental issues caused due to it. Smart waste, with the help of technologies such as IoT and computer vision, shows the capabilities to deal with such problems effectively and efficiently.
