Integration of MQTT Protocol with Map APIs for Smart Garbage Management

Abstract

Today the amount of importance given to waste management by the Municipal Corporation and public people created an unhygienic environment in the city leading to various deadly diseases. The garbage bins provided by municipality at public places are mismanaged due to poor information system and complete manual operations. Implementation of a clear communication system at either ends of the system will be a solution for a cleaner, hygienic city. In view of this, we propose and design an intelligent Smart Waste Management Using IoT. In this system we have deployed multiple garbage bins which are fitted with sensors modules and low cost embedded communicating devices to assist in tracking the level of waste in garbage container. The bins are identified by a unique identifier across the city so that it is easy to track the status of each container from an interactive web interface and a smart phone application. We integrate these networked smart bins to Google maps through suitable APIs to track them in real time. When the level reaches the preset threshold limit, the transmitter module will send the level along with unique ID of the bin through MQTT messages. This data can then be accessed by the concerned municipal authorities through interactive map and web applications and also immediate decision could be taken to track and reach them. We have also added several features such as bin tracking, nearest bin identification, remote garbage level indication etc.