Overview:

The Municipality Waste Collection Tracker is a web-based application designed to monitor, schedule, and track the status of garbage collection across different city zones or wards. It serves as a digital solution for both municipal workers and residents to ensure timely and transparent waste management.

This project brings together citizen engagement, smart city initiatives, and real-time operational tracking.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: PHP / Java (Spring Boot) / Node.js (Express.js)

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB

• Optional APIs: Google Maps API (for location tracking), Twilio/Email for notifications

User Roles:

1. Admin (Municipality Officer):

   • Manage zones, vehicles, workers, and collection schedules

   • Monitor live status of waste pickups

   • Generate reports and analytics

2. Garbage Collector (Driver/Worker):

   • View daily collection route and stops

   • Mark bins as collected via mobile interface

   • Report bin issues (overflow, damaged, etc.)

3. Citizen/Resident:

   • Track garbage collection status in their area

   • Report missed pickups or complaints

   • View collection schedule

Key Features:

1. Zone & Ward Management:

• Admin can divide the city into zones/wards

• Assign garbage trucks and workers to specific routes

2. Route & Schedule Planner:

• Create and manage daily/weekly collection schedules

• Assign pickup routes based on time and locality

3. Real-Time Pickup Tracking:

• Workers can mark bins as “collected” via mobile/web

• Dashboard shows collection status with timestamps (e.g., green for collected, red for pending)

4. Map-Based Visualization (Optional):

• Display city map with color-coded bin statuses

• Integrate GPS (if hardware available) to track trucks in real time

5. Resident Interaction:

• Residents can check whether their bin has been collected

• Option to report issues or missed pickups

• View upcoming schedule and register complaints

6. Waste Volume Analytics:

• Estimate and visualize waste volumes collected per zone

• Generate daily/monthly reports for optimization

7. Notifications (Optional):

• SMS/Email reminders for collection day

• Alerts for delays or issues

Admin Dashboard Includes:

• Total zones, bins, trucks, and workers

• Live status of waste collection

• Complaint resolution tracker

• Analytics charts (e.g., waste volume vs area, on-time pickups)