Research Project:
Internet-of-Things (IoT) & Data-Driven Smart Trashcan & Skip Bin Innovation for Municipal Solid Waste Management: Sprint II.

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crispj.coinvestigatorsacead70c-31ae-4f6b-89a7-67663db0f4fc
crispj.coinvestigatorsThesaurus Namelo
crispj.coordinatorHazel Namadingo Shaba
crispj.investigator6d54e36b-6861-4f96-b414-40c08a5ee1da
crispj.organizationZomba city council
crispj.organizationLilongwe city council
crispj.partnerouUNDP Malawi
datacite.subject.fosEngineering and technology
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-16T07:00:21Z
dc.date.available2025-06-16T07:00:21Z
dc.description.abstractUrban solid waste management (SWM) remains a critical challenge in Malawi, characterized by inefficient collection systems, limited real-time monitoring capabilities, and inadequate public engagement. To address these systemic issues, this study presents a data-driven Waste Management System (WMS) designed to optimize waste collection efficiency, enhance revenue accountability, and promote community-based recycling initiatives. The proposed WMS integrates IoT-enabled trash can and skip bin sensors, a web-based administration portal, an Android mobile application, and USSD protocols to support seamless communication across all levels of operation (waste generator, collectors & council). Real-time data collected from sensors embedded in waste bins is transmitted via IoT devices to a centralized database, enabling dynamic task allocation, real-time service tracking, and public reporting of illegal dumping activities through the mobile and USSD platforms. Pilot testing of the system in Zomba City, implemented in collaboration with the Zomba City Council, demonstrated measurable improvements in collection efficiency and reduced operational costs. These results highlight the transformative potential of IoT-enabled and citizen-driven digital tools in redefining SWM as a transparent, responsive, and adaptive urban service. The project was funded by UNDP Malawi, accelerator labs.
dc.fundingWith funding from UNDP Malawi, Accelerator Lab
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.unima.ac.mw/handle/123456789/1136
dc.relation.equipmentComputers
dc.relation.equipmentOnline Cloud Servers
dc.relation.equipment3D printers
dc.relation.equipmentCNC machine
dc.relation.equipmentIoT devises (ESP32, Particle Electron)
dc.relation.equipmentAirtel USSD tokens & API
dc.subjectMunicipal Waste Management
dc.subjectInternet-of-Things
dc.subjectFuture Cities
dc.subjectSustainable Goals (SDGs)
dc.subjectSustainable Energy
dc.titleInternet-of-Things (IoT) & Data-Driven Smart Trashcan & Skip Bin Innovation for Municipal Solid Waste Management: Sprint II.
dc.typeapplied research
dspace.entity.typeProject
oairecerif.acronymWMS
oairecerif.project.endDate2025-05
oairecerif.project.startDate2024-10
oairecerif.project.statusComplete

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