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@article{188028,
        author = {Prof. Pradip Patil and Miss Pawar Sakshi Raosaheb and Miss Gaikwad Anuja Bhaskar and Miss Patil Sanika Balku},
        title = {Automatic Waste Segregation System},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {500-504},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188028},
        abstract = {Proper waste management is vital in growing cities to reduce health risks and environmental damage. India produces nearly 42 million tons of solid waste every year, much of which is dumped in the open. When wet and dry waste mix, they decompose and emit harmful greenhouse gases. Sorting waste into wet, dry, and metal categories at the source helps minimize pollution and encourages recycling. The proposed automated waste segregation system uses IR sensors to detect the type of waste. A servo motor then shifts the appropriate bin—metal, wet, or dry—into place for disposal. This automation enhances accuracy, reduces manual mistakes, and supports sustainable waste-handling practices.},
        keywords = {Automatic waste segregation, municipal solid waste, smart waste management, sensor-based classification, IR sensors, metallic waste detection, IoT waste systems, servo motor mechanism.},
        month = {December},
        }