DUMPED

This project aims to create an application that can inform the user on how to correctly recycle their household waste. The app is targeted towards students living off-campus at the University of Kent, as well as residents in Canterbury. The user scans either the barcode or the recycling symbol of the desired item to be recycled, and the app will show them which bins are appropriate and the correct recycling information according to the correct local council regulations.

The app uses machine learning in two ways. This is by detecting the symbols shown by the user, once detected the user will be presented with a pop-up/new screen informing them of how to recycle the item appropriately. Secondly by detecting the barcode information, to then have a popup of information about that item. All of this information is received from a database that has been populated with the item name, barcode and symbols. The application has additional features including the calendar which shows local waste collection dates, an extensive list of different recycling symbols and a map to show real-time directions from the user’s current location to the nearest recycling location.