MUMBAI, India, Sept. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621095984 A) filed by Dr. Tushar Vaman Kafare; Kalyani Omprakash Akhade; Mr. Nivrutti Baban Jadhav; Miss. Sapana Sambhaji Kamble; Miss. Mohini Hanumant Ghuge; Miss. Shraphalya Balu Nalawade; Dr. Priti Parag Gaikwad; Miss. Amruta B. Kale; Mr. Neeraj Vijay Kale; Miss. Suvarna Ramdas Rohile; and Milind Landge on August 07, 2026, for Iot-Based Waste Segregation And Energy Recovery System.
Inventors include Dr. Tushar Vaman Kafare; Kalyani Omprakash Akhade; Mr. Nivrutti Baban Jadhav; Miss. Sapana Sambhaji Kamble; Miss. Mohini Hanumant Ghuge; Miss. Shraphalya Balu Nalawade; Dr. Priti Parag Gaikwad; Miss. Amruta B. Kale; Mr. Neeraj Vijay Kale; Miss. Suvarna Ramdas Rohile; and Milind Landge.
The application for the patent was published on September 25, 2026, under issue no. 39/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses an IoT-Based Waste Segregation and Energy Recovery System for intelligent municipal solid waste management through automated waste classification, real-time monitoring, and renewable energy generation. The system comprises a waste receiving unit, an automated conveyor mechanism, an intelligent sensor module, an embedded control unit, an automated segregation mechanism, dedicated waste storage compartments, an IoT communication module, a cloud-based monitoring platform, and an energy recovery unit. The sensor module incorporates proximity, optical, moisture, weight, inductive metal, gas, and temperature sensors to identify and classify biodegradable, recyclable, metallic, glass, and non-recyclable waste materials. Based on the sensor outputs, the embedded controller actuates the segregation mechanism to automatically direct waste into respective collection compartments. The IoT communication module continuously transmits operational data, including fill level, weight, environmental conditions, and system status, to the cloud platform for real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, fault detection, and optimized waste collection scheduling. Segregated biodegradable waste is processed through an anaerobic digestion unit to generate biogas and organic compost, while recyclable materials are recovered for reuse and combustible waste may optionally undergo waste-to-energy conversion. The system further incorporates environmental monitoring and safety mechanisms for detecting abnormal gas concentration, excessive temperature, and storage overflow conditions. The proposed invention significantly improves waste segregation accuracy, reduces manual intervention, enhances recycling efficiency, minimizes landfill dependency, supports renewable energy production, lowers operational costs, and reduces environmental pollution. The integrated architecture provides a scalable, intelligent, and sustainable waste management solution suitable for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and smart city applications.
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