MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511113793 A) filed by Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, on Nov. 19, 2025, for 'smart automatic waste disposal system with integrated sustainable processing.'
Inventor(s) include Sehaj; Devyansh Batra; and Kushagra Agrawal.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention introduces a smart waste disposal and segregation system that automates the classification, segregation, and treatment of household and community waste. The system comprises a waste input channel connected to a sensor module incorporating capacitive and inductive proximity sensors, optionally supported by weight and odour sensors, for accurate identification of biodegradable, non-biodegradable, recyclable, and metallic waste. A microcontroller processes sensor data and actuates a servo motor-controlled flap mechanism that directs waste into designated bins. The system further integrates a composting module equipped with grinders, mixers, and inoculants to accelerate aerobic decomposition of biodegradable waste, thereby producing usable compost. An IoT-enabled interface provides real-time monitoring of bin status, composting progress, and segregation accuracy via smartphones or centralized dashboards. The invention minimizes manual intervention, reduces landfill dependency, promotes recycling, and enhances environmental sustainability, making it cost-effective, scalable, and suitable for deployment at household, community, and institutional levels."
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