Smart Systems in Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste

Abstract

Municipal solid waste disposal, which is generally among the basic duties of municipalities, is the main parameter for citizens' quality of life and their ability to live in healthy environments. A significant payment of the institutions' budgets is allocated for this work. From a service perspective, delays in services such as park and garden landscaping and road works can be partially tolerated by citizens. However, not collecting garbage even for one day can result in citizens reacting negatively to the municipality. In such a critical area that directly affects the quality of urban life, utilizing smart technologies is deemed essential for local governments. In this respect, smart solid waste disposal methods or smart waste management are among the basic components of smart city models. Smart cities use technologies that integrate different services using various technologies such as the internet of things, big data, artificial intelligence, and smart signaling systems. Ensuring waste recycling is among the main goals for smart cities to create healthy environments for sustainable development. Thus, recycling of waste is an important reference point for high quality of life and sustainable urban models. Smart systems used in solid waste disposal are examined in this study. The study used a literature review as a method. Intelligent systems developed for solid waste recycling and disposal methods were examined in the current literature. Research shows that smart systems used in solid waste disposal and recycling techniques produce more effective solutions when adopted by citizens.

Keywords

• smart systems
• local governements
• Waste Management

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