SCADA for waste sorting system as an environmental conservation effort

Abstract

Improperly managed household waste has led to environmental pollution. The methods of reducing, reusing, and recycling are effective in reducing waste volume. Therefore, waste needs to be sorted by type. Automated waste sorting using the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system consists of Capacitive Proximity Sensors, Inductive Proximity Sensors, and Infrared Proximity Sensors to detect the types of waste, a PLC TM221CE40R as the controller, and an Android-based HMI (Human Machine Interface) to monitor real-time waste bin fill levels. The types of waste to be sorted are organic, inorganic, and metal. The system comprises 1 main bin for users to deposit waste and 3 waste bins for the sorted materials. When users deposit a certain type of waste, the sensors detect the type of waste. This information triggers the motors of the 3 waste bins to rotate and stop right beneath the main bin, matching the waste type. The bottom of the main bin opens, allowing the waste to enter the appropriate container. Test results have shown that the system is capable of correctly sorting all types of organic and metal waste. However, for inorganic waste, the system correctly sorts only when the waste is clear in color.