Intelligent Waste Management Based on the Internet of Things: A Step Towards the City of Knowledge

Waste management refers to the set of activities and measures necessary to organize waste from its source to final disposal. This process includes, among other things, the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste with monitoring and regulation, as well as legal and regulatory frameworks related to waste management with recycling guidelines. On the other hand, waste management practices are not uniform between developed and developing countries, urban areas, rural areas, residential and industrial sectors. Paying attention to these differences can only be done through the use of a knowledge management system, and due to the complexity of this process and the multiplicity of roles and procedural rules, the use of new technologies is inevitable. Many researchers and industries are trying to find a solution to find a smarter way to manage waste pollution. In this article, intelligent waste management based on the Internet of Things is considered and explained as an underlying concept. In addition, the infrastructure of the smart city and the path to achieve the city of knowledge have been analyzed.