MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511126806 A) filed by Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, on Dec. 15, 2025, for 'intelligent dustbin system for waste sorting hygienic processing and optimized collection routing.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Vijay Mohan Shrimal; Deven; Ujjwal Upadhyay; Sushant Kumar; and Akash Singh.
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 introduces a smart dustbin system capable of intelligent waste detection, multi-category segregation, autonomous operation, and energy recovery. The system integrates gas, ultrasonic, load, moisture, and intelligent camera sensors for real-time monitoring of odour, fill level, weight, and waste type. The intelligent classification activates motorized sorting flaps to route waste into recyclable, non-recyclable, decomposable, hazardous, and useful-item compartments, supported by a grinder-shredder unit, compaction mechanism, and resizable chambers. Hygiene is maintained through self-cleaning, odour control, smart locking, and automatic waste wrapping. A methane-extraction module enables renewable energy reuse. IoT connectivity via GSM, Wi-Fi, LoRa, and GPS supports predictive analytics and optimized collection routing. The bin features autonomous mobility for synchronized truck collection and includes a robotic cleaner with auto-docking. Solar power ensures continuous, sustainable operation, providing a comprehensive smart waste-management solution for modern urban environments."
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