International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

Rapid urbanization and population growth have caused a large increase in the amount of waste generated. when waste is not properly separated at the source, it leads to environmental problems, health risks, inefficient recycling, and more use of landfills. Manual segregation is not clean, takes a lot of time, and depends on people. To solve these issues, this paper introduces an Automatic Smart Waste Segregation System that uses sensors and a microcontroller to classify waste into wet, dry, and metallic ategories. The system uses IR sensors, moisture sensors, and proximity sensors along with a microcontroller to detect and separate waste in real time. This solution is affordable, reliable, scalable, and suitable for smart cities, organizations, and residential areas. It reduces the need for human involvement and improves the overall efficiency of waste management. The proposed smart waste segregation system is an efficient, low-cost, and scalable solution for smart cities, industrial areas, and homes, helping to create a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

Pradnya.A.Patil, Sarswati.P.Patil, Manthan.S.Powar, Siddharth.U.Sawant, Miss.Soniya.R.Ghatage,"Automatic Smart Waste Segregation System" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(1): Page(561-565) Jan-Feb 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.