Development of route optimization for an e-waste monitoring system

Samsul Bahari, Muhammad Firdhaus (2023) Development of route optimization for an e-waste monitoring system. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

When an electronic device or equipment piece reaches the end of its useful life, it is considered electronic waste. Toxic chemical components of e-waste may harm ecosystems and human health if not adequately controlled and monitored. The project aims to optimise e-waste collection routes when containers are full. This project has two key components: hardware and software. An Ultrasonic sensor (HRSR04) is used on the hardware side to detect the amount of e-waste in the bin, followed by a Temperature sensor (LM35) to identify the temperature level in the ewaste bin, as an initial preparation for fire safety measures if a fire arises. The brain that controls the ultrasonic function and temperature sensor is the NodeMCU. It also communicates with the software component. Following that, I use ThingSpeak for the software component to monitor the quantity of e-waste and the temperature in the bin. Ant Colony Optimization algorithms will be used to identify the quickest paths for trash truck drivers to gather e-waste. The existence of this project will improve the organisation and efficiency of garbage collection. Furthermore, garbage truck drivers do not need to spend time physically inspecting every waste locations; instead, they choose a shorter route and just collect e-waste at a specific place. As a result, the environment will be saved from chemical pollution created by electrical waste.

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