IIT Madras start-up develops smart dustbin system to prevent COVID-19 spread
"While we are dealing with the spread of COVID-19, hazardous waste is being generated in hospitals, quarantine zones or red zone areas within cities. They are potential sources of coronavirus and can cause further spread within the locality. This makes timely clean-up of bins vital along with other best practices for disinfection to prevent further spread of COVID-19," said Mahek Mahendra Shah, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from the institute.
The digital waste management system can generate alerts to sanitation teams at regular intervals, Photo: Reuters