Smart Trash: Technological innovation for sustainable solid waste management in Cajamarca, Per

Authors

  • Edison Steve Valdivia Calua Universidad Privada del Norte - (PE), Perú
  • Jhon Edi Huaripata Huaman Universidad Privada del Norte - (PE), Perú
  • María Fernanda Rivera Medina Universidad Privada del Norte - (PE), Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2026.1.1.175

Keywords:

Keywords: environmental management, automation, Arduino, solid waste, sustainability.

Abstract

Abstract: This study presents the design and implementation of the automated system Smart Trash, aimed at improving solid waste segregation in households of Cajamarca through the use of electronic sensors and an Arduino microcontroller. The research addresses the problem of inadequate waste management and seeks to strengthen environmental awareness through sustainable technological solutions. An applied and experimental technological design was used, with a sample of 30 selected households. Results showed an average efficiency of 97 % in classifying organic, recyclable, and non-recyclable waste. These findings confirm the feasibility of using low-cost automation technologies to promote sustainability and improve waste management in domestic contexts.

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2026-07-27

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 14 (2026): LACCEI 2026

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How to Cite

Valdivia Calua, E. S., Huaripata Huaman, J. E., & Rivera Medina, M. F. (2026). Smart Trash: Technological innovation for sustainable solid waste management in Cajamarca, Per. LACCEI, 1(14). https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2026.1.1.175