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@article{175056,
        author = {Mr. Krunal Jogi and Ms. Priyanka Padmane and Mr. Harshal Giradkar and Mr. Sumedh Meshram and Mr. Kshitij Dhote and Mr.  Sujal Gawande},
        title = {Ultrasonic-Based Shutter Dustbin},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {1975-1981},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=175056},
        abstract = {Waste management is a significant issue worldwide, and one common challenge is the overflowing of public dustbins, creating unhygienic conditions. To address this problem, we have developed the "Ultrasonic-Based Shutter Dustbin," an innovative system that monitors garbage levels and automates the cleaning process. This project integrates a low-cost embedded device that tracks the amount of waste in the dustbin and sends real-time alerts using a GSM module when the bin reaches a certain threshold. Each dustbin is assigned a unique ID, enabling authorities to monitor its status and location remotely. The system utilizes ultrasonic sensors for garbage level detection and activates an automatic shutter once the bin is full, sending a message to the concerned department to initiate immediate cleaning.},
        keywords = {Arduino board, Ultrasonic sensor, GSM module, Smart Dustbin.},
        month = {April},
        }