Smart Waste Sorting Made Simple
Upload or capture a photo of any household or commercial waste item. Our convolutional vision model instantly categorizes it into Organic (O) or Recyclable (R) streams with customized eco-disposal tips.
Drag & Drop your waste photo here
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Supports clear photos of food scraps, paper, plastic, glass, metal, and packaging
Waste Stream Classification Details
Understanding what belongs in each waste stream prevents contamination and maximizes resource recovery.
Organic Waste (Class O)
Green / Compost BinBiodegradable plant and animal matter that naturally decomposes into nutrient-rich compost and organic matter.
✅ Suitable Items
- Fruit peels, citrus rinds & vegetable trimmings
- Coffee grounds, tea bags & paper filters
- Eggshells, nut shells & bread crusts
- Garden leaves, grass clippings & flowers
- Shredded unbleached napkins & towels
❌ Avoid in Compost
- Plastic wrappers, films & bags
- Chemically treated or painted wood
- Non-compostable takeout containers
- Pet waste & sanitary products
Recyclable Waste (Class R)
Blue / Yellow BinManufactured materials that can be remelted, reprocessed, and transformed into brand-new consumer products.
✅ Suitable Items
- Plastic bottles (PET #1, HDPE #2, PP #5)
- Aluminium beverage cans & tin food cans
- Cardboard shipping boxes & clean cartons
- Newspapers, magazines, office paper
- Glass food jars and drink bottles
❌ Do Not Recycle
- Greasy pizza boxes with heavy oil stains
- Broken ceramics, porcelain & mirror glass
- Plastic grocery film bags (unless drop-off)
- Light bulbs & electrical items
How GreenSort Works
From image upload to real-time classification in three automated steps.
Image Ingestion
Upload any high or low resolution image. The file is validated for format integrity and converted to standard RGB.
Convolutional Vision
The image is resized to 224×224 pixels and processed through multiple convolutional layers to detect surface textures, edges, and materials.
Disposal Guidance
The network outputs a probabilistic score determining whether the item belongs in the Organic or Recyclable stream, with custom handling steps.
Effective Sorting Tips
Simple habits that make a significant difference for local recycling ecosystems.
The 'Empty & Rinse' Rule
Food contamination is the #1 reason recyclables end up in landfills. Give cans and jars a quick rinse before tossing them in the recycling bin.
Flatten Cardboard Boxes
Flattening cardboard containers saves bin space and ensures sorting facility conveyor belts can process bundles efficiently.
Balance Your Compost
For home composting, maintain a balanced mix of "greens" (nitrogen-rich food scraps) and "browns" (carbon-rich dry leaves and cardboard).
Specialized Waste Streams
Batteries, electronics, and medical supplies require dedicated hazardous waste drop-off points rather than standard curbside bins.