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@article{202537,
        author = {Shahu Nikam and Sarthak Tambe and Prathamesh Rajwade and Sanchita Kalbhor and Priya Mane and V.D.Deshmukh},
        title = {Wet and Dry Waste Segregation System},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {9930-9932},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202537},
        abstract = {Waste management has become an important environmental issue due to rapid urbanization and industrial growth. Improper segregation of wet and dry waste leads to environmental pollution, health hazards, and inefficient recycling. This paper presents a smart automated waste segregation system using Arduino-based sensor technology. The system uses an Arduino Uno microcontroller along with moisture sensors, IR sensors, ultrasonic sensors, and MG995 servo motors to classify waste into wet and dry categories automatically. The IR sensor detects the presence of waste, the moisture sensor determines the moisture content, and the servo motor directs the waste into the appropriate bin. Ultrasonic sensors monitor the fill level of bins. The proposed system reduces manual effort, improves hygiene, and increases segregation accuracy. Experimental analysis shows that the system achieves approximately 92–95% accuracy with low power consumption and response time of 1–2 seconds.},
        keywords = {Waste Management, Arduino Uno, Moisture Sensor, IR Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensor, Servo Motor, Smart Waste Segregation, Embedded Systems.},
        month = {May},
        }