EXPOLATORY PROJECT

Waste Segrigation Using M.L.

Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology , IIT (BHU) VARANASI

INTRODUCTION Fulcrum and Arduino Design :

Waste segregation is a crucial aspect of effective waste
management for environmental sustainability. In this
project, we address the need for automated waste
segregation, specifically focusing on classifying waste into
plastic and non-plastic categories. Leveraging machine
learning, a model was trained to distinguish between these
two types of waste, offering a scalable and efficient
solution for smarter waste management practices.
OBJECTIVE
The primary objective of this project is to develop an
automated waste segregation system using a machine
learning model. The system aims to accurately categorize
waste into plastic and non-plastic types, streamlining the
waste management process. By implementing this
solution, we strive to contribute to environmental
sustainability, reduce manual sorting efforts, and enhance
the efficiency of waste disposal.
METAL WASTE
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Dataset Preparation
A diverse dataset was compiled, consisting of images of
waste items such as plastic waste, metallic waste and
paper waste.
The waste segregation process involves the use of a
fulcrum designed to separate plastic and nonplastic
waste.
The provided Arduino code successfully operates the
fulcrum, tilting it to separate waste based on the machine
learning model's predictions.
Challenges Faced:
- Despite the successful functionality of the Arduino code,
challenges arose in constructing a sturdy fulcrum due to
limited materials.
RESULT AND CONCLUSION
- The trained model demonstrated high accuracy and
effectiveness in segregating waste into plastic and non-
plastic categories.
PAPER WASTE PLASTIC WASTE
- In-depth performance analysis revealed metrics such
as precision, recall, and accuracy, ensuring the model's
reliability.
- Real-world testing using a separate set of waste images
confirmed the model's practical applicability. - The
Arduino Uno code effectively controlled the fulcrum
mechanism, showcasing successful integration with the
waste segregation system.

Model Architecture:
TEAM MEMBERS
A convolutional neural network (CNN) model was designed
using TensorFlow and Keras. PATIL ABHISHEK VASANAT
- The model comprises multiple convolutional and pooling
ABHISHEK KUMAR SINGH
layers, followed by fully connected layers for
accurecy

ANIKET BHUI
classification.ste.
SAATVIK PANDEY
Training Process: AMIT KUMAR
- The dataset was split into training, validation, and test
sets.
Name Of The Supervisor : DR. R.S. SINGH
- Model training involved multiple epochs, with the
training process monitored using TensorBoard for number of epochs Signature With Date:
visualizing loss and accuracy trends.