Avri Waste Collection Sensor Integration

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → Device Control

Overview

The Avri waste collection sensor provides real-time monitoring of waste levels in outdoor bins, helping homeowners manage waste efficiently. By integrating this sensor with home capability systems, residents can receive timely notifications for waste collection days, ensuring bins are emptied before overflowing.

Benefits

• Prevents overflowing bins and unpleasant odors by monitoring waste levels.
• Sends reminders to homeowners when it’s time to take out the trash.
• Contributes to more efficient waste management by optimizing collection schedules.

Intent

This capability aims to enhance convenience and cleanliness by automating waste management notifications. By integrating the Avri sensor with home capability, homeowners can ensure their waste bins are always managed efficiently.

Preconditions

• Avri waste collection sensor installed and configured.
• Home capability system compatible with Home Assistant.
• Stable internet connection for real-time notifications.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Outdoor Sun Shades.

Actors

• Homeowner
• Family member
• Guest

Trigger

The capability is triggered when the Avri sensor detects that the waste levels in the bin have reached a predefined threshold.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Waste Level Threshold Reached] -->|check| B{Is it Collection Day?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Send Notification to Homeowner]
    C --> D[Homeowner Takes Out Trash]
    B -->|No| E[Wait for Next Trigger]

Workflow Description

1. Sensor Reading

The Avri waste collection sensor measures the current waste level in the bin.

2. Threshold Check

The system checks if the waste level exceeds the predefined threshold for alerts.

3. Collection Day Verification

The system verifies if today is the scheduled collection day based on local waste management schedules.

4. Notification Dispatch

If conditions are met, a notification is sent to the homeowner’s device.

5. Action Taken

The homeowner receives the notification and can take action to ensure the bin is emptied.

Postconditions

After the capability completes, the homeowner has been notified about the waste level and ensured that the bin is ready for collection, preventing overflow.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with local waste collection schedules for automatic updates.
• Add voice notifications via smart speakers.
• Create a mobile app dashboard for real-time waste monitoring.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

• 2026.1: Home is where the dashboard is ?? – Home Assistant (homeassistant)