Advanced Recycling Technologies in Urban Smart Waste Management

Abstract

Due to rising waste and limited disposal space, urban waste management is crucial. Modern recycling methods can reduce landfill waste and maximize resource recovery. These technologies recover valuable materials from waste streams using waste-to-energy systems and advanced sorting. Cities can move towards a circular economy by incorporating advanced recycling technologies into waste management systems. In traditional materials recovery facilities (MRFs), robotics and AI transform waste separation, recycling, and environmental impact. Ecological balance and resource efficiency are promoted by smarter urban waste management. Environmental and economic benefits from advanced recycling technologies in urban smart waste management could boost economic growth and sustainable urban development. Innovations like AI-enabled sorting, IoT-based waste monitoring, and robotic waste collection are changing urban waste management. These innovations boost efficiency, reduce pollution, and recycle resources. For maximum benefits, integration requires stakeholder collaboration and ongoing research.