MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521118450 A) filed by Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, on Nov. 28, 2025, for 'an automated waste monitoring and segregation system.'
Inventor(s) include Raut, Krutika Raghunath; Meshram, Shreyanshi Chittaranjan; Kumbhar, Sneha Sandip; Rayanade, Shruti Suhas; Deshmukh, Minal Samir; Raut, Ketan Janraoji; and Ratnaparkhi, Archana Kshitij.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 23, under issue no. 04/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an automated waste monitoring and segregation system based on ESP8266 for automated waste detection, segregation, and monitoring. The system comprises ultrasonic sensors (103, 104) to measure waste levels in bins and provide real-time data to a cloud database and dashboard (108) via the ESP8266 Wi-Fi module (107), enabling authorities to optimize collection schedules. Moisture sensors (105) distinguish between wet and dry waste for automatic segregation, while IR sensors (101, 102) detect human presence, triggering servo motors (109, 110) to open and close bin lids for touchless operation. A power supply (106) ensures continuous system operation. The integration of IoT, automation, and sensor technology minimizes manual intervention, enhances recycling efficiency, and supports environmentally sustainable practices. The invention is suitable for smart cities, industries, hospitals, commercial areas, and public spaces, providing efficient waste management, improved hygiene, and resource optimization."
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