Smart Waste Collection System with Low Consumption LoRaWAN Nodes and Route Optimization

Álvaro Lozano1, Javier Caridad2, Juan Francisco De Paz3

  • 1Faculty of Science, University of Salamanca, Plaza de la Merced s/n, 37002 Salamanca, Spain. loza@usal.es.

Summary

This study presents a smart waste management system for rural areas using low-cost sensors and optimized collection routes. The system significantly reduces costs, time, and workforce needs compared to traditional methods.

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