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IOT AND APPLICATION: ORGANIC WASTE
COMPOSTING TRASH BIN

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Abstract

Organic waste, which constitutes 57% of Indonesia’s 66 million tons of annual
waste, is a major contributor to environmental and health issues due to
improper management. This research presents an IoT-based composting bin
utilizing the ESP32 microcontroller and DHT22 sensor for real-time monitoring
and optimal control of temperature and humidity during composting. Features
such as automated moisture adjustment, a grinding mechanism, and mobile
device connectivity enhance convenience and efficiency. The system
successfully produces composts while reducing methane emissions and
promoting sustainable waste practices. This innovation offers a practical
solution for households and businesses, transforming organic waste into a
valuable resource.

Keywords: Organic waste, IoT-based composting, ESP32 microcontroller,
DHT22 sensor, Sustainable waste management.

1. Introduction leading to significant negative
impacts on both the environment
Waste management remains one of
Indonesia's most pressing and public health.
environmental issues. According to Organic waste that accumulates in
data from the Directorate General of landfills undergoes anaerobic
Pollution Control and decomposition, releasing methane
Environmental Damage, Indonesia gas as a byproduct. Methane is a
generates more than 66 million tons greenhouse gas with a global
of waste annually. Of this total, warming potential 25 times greater
approximately 57% is organic waste than carbon dioxide, as noted by
originating from households, Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and
restaurants, traditional markets, Mineral Resources. The
and the agricultural sector. mismanagement of organic waste
Unfortunately, much of this organic exacerbates the greenhouse effect,
waste is sent directly to landfills accelerates global warming, and
without proper sorting or treatment, contributes to increasingly severe