Automated waste management
A method for enabling automated waste management is described. In one embodiment, data related to an event detected via a sensor coupled to a trash receptacle is received. A waste collection vehicle is configured to collect trash directly from the trash receptacle. The data related to the detected event is processed. A notification is generated based on the processing of the data. In some cases, a notification based on a determination of a volume of trash within the trash receptacle is generated, where the volume is determined via a ranging sensor. A notification is generated based on a determination of a weight of the trash within the trash receptacle, where the weight is determined via a load sensor.
1. A method for automated waste management, comprising:
receiving data related to an event detected via a sensor coupled to a trash receptacle;
processing the data related to the detected event;
determining a pattern relative to an operation of the trash receptacle based at least in part on the data related to the detected event;
receiving a query from a neighboring premises regarding whether there is capacity in the trash receptacle available for purchase;
predicting a future activity associated with the trash receptacle based at least in part on the determined pattern;
automatically approving purchase of available capacity in the trash receptacle based at least in part on the predicted future activity and the processing of the data; and
unlocking a lid of the trash receptacle via a remote-actuated locking mechanism and generating a notification based at least in part on automatically approving the purchase of available capacity in the trash receptacle.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
generating a notification based on a determination of a volume of trash within the trash receptacle, the volume being determined via a ranging sensor.
3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:
generating a notification based on a determination of a weight of the trash within the trash receptacle, the weight being determined via a load sensor.
4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:
determining a density of the trash within the trash receptacle, the density being determined by computing a ratio of the volume of the trash to the weight of the trash in the trash receptacle.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
generating a notification upon detecting an opening of the lid of the trash receptacle, the opening of the lid being detected via an accelerometer.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein a waste collection vehicle is configured to collect trash directly from the trash receptacle, the method further comprising:
generating a notification upon detecting the trash receptacle being picked up and emptied by the waste collection vehicle, the emptying of the trash receptacle being detected via the accelerometer.
7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
generating a notification upon determining trash in the trash receptacle is within a predetermined range of a maximum capacity of the trash receptacle.
8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising:
automatically scheduling a pickup for the trash receptacle upon determining that trash in the trash receptacle is within the predetermined range of the maximum capacity of the trash receptacle.
9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising:
determining a location of the trash receptacle; and
generating a notification of the scheduled pickup and the detected location of the trash receptacle.
10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
generating a notification upon receiving the query from a neighboring premises regarding whether there is capacity in the trash receptacle available for purchase.
11. The method of claim 10 , further comprising:
upon approving the purchase, sending an access code associated with the trash receptacle; and
upon verifying a received access code, unlocking the lid of the trash receptacle via the remote-actuated locking mechanism.
12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:
upon detecting the lid of the trash receptacle in a closed position, automatically locking the lid via the remote-actuated locking mechanism.
13. A computing device configured for automated waste management, comprising:
a processor;
memory in electronic communication with the processor;
instructions stored in the memory, the instructions being executable by the processor to:
receive data related to an event detected via a sensor coupled to a trash receptacle;
process the data related to the detected event;
determine a pattern relative to an operation of the trash receptacle based at least in part on the data related to the detected event;
receive a query from a neighboring premises regarding whether there is capacity in the trash receptacle available for purchase;
predict a future activity associated with the trash receptacle based at least in part on the determined pattern;
automatically approve purchase of available capacity in the trash receptacle based at least in part on the predicted future activity and the processing of the data; and
unlock a lid of the trash receptacle via a remote-actuated locking mechanism and generate a notification based at least in part on automatically approving the purchase of available capacity in the trash receptacle.
14. The computing device of claim 13 , wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
generate a notification based on a determination of a volume of trash within the trash receptacle, the volume being determined via a ranging sensor.
15. The computing device of claim 14 , wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
generate a notification based on a determination of a weight of the trash within the trash receptacle, the weight being determined via a load sensor; and
determine a density of the trash within the trash receptacle, the density being determined by computing a ratio of the volume of the trash to the weight of the trash in the trash receptacle.
16. The computing device of claim 13 , wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
generate a notification upon detecting an opening of the lid of the trash receptacle, the opening of the lid being detected via an accelerometer; and
generate a notification upon detecting the trash receptacle being picked up and emptied by a waste collection vehicle, the emptying of the trash receptacle being detected via the accelerometer.
17. The computing device of claim 13 , wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
generate a notification upon determining trash in the trash receptacle is within a predetermined range of a maximum capacity of the trash receptacle; and
automatically schedule a pickup for the trash receptacle upon determining that trash in the trash receptacle is within the predetermined range of the maximum capacity of the trash receptacle.
18. The computing device of claim 13 , wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
generating a notification upon receiving the query from a neighboring premises regarding whether there is capacity in the trash receptacle available for purchase.
19. A computer-program product for automating, by a processor, waste management, the computer-program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions thereon, the instructions being executable by the processor to:
receive data related to an event detected via a sensor coupled to a trash receptacle;
process the data related to the detected event;
determine a pattern relative to an operation of the trash receptacle based at least in part on the data related to the detected event;
receive a query from a neighboring premises regarding whether there is capacity in the trash receptacle available for purchase;
predict a future activity associated with the trash receptacle based at least in part on the determined pattern;
automatically approve purchase of available capacity in the trash receptacle based at least in part on the predicted future activity and the processing of the data; and
unlock a lid of the trash receptacle via a remote-actuated locking mechanism and generate a notification based at least in part on automatically approving the purchase of available capacity in the trash receptacle.
20. The computer-program product of claim 19 , wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
generate a notification based on a determination of a volume of trash within the trash receptacle, the volume being determined via a ranging sensor; and
generate a notification based on a determination of a weight of the trash within the trash receptacle, the weight being determined via a load sensor.