Recollect Waste Monitoring

S.C.O.R.E. → Convenience → DeviceControl

Overview

The Recollect Waste capability helps homeowners effectively manage their waste collection schedules by providing real-time monitoring of waste bins. This ensures that residents are aware of collection days, reducing overflow and improving neighborhood cleanliness.

Benefits

• Eliminates confusion about waste collection schedules.
• Encourages timely disposal of waste, reducing odors and pests.
• Provides peace of mind by ensuring bins are emptied regularly.

Intent

The purpose of the Recollect Waste capability is to automate waste monitoring in the home, ensuring that residents are informed about waste collection. The outcome is a cleaner environment and improved waste management.

Preconditions

• A compatible waste monitoring sensor is installed.
• Home Assistant is set up and configured.
• Internet connectivity is available for notifications.
• Home Assistant installed and configured.
• Integration available and authenticated: Zigbee2MQTT.
• Device installed and reachable: Energy Monitoring.

Actors

• Homeowner checking waste levels
• Family member setting reminders for waste collection
• Guest inquiring about waste disposal

Trigger

The capability is triggered when the waste sensor detects that the waste bin is full or when a scheduled collection day approaches.

Workflow Diagram

flowchart TD
    A[Sensor detects waste level] -->|full| B{{Is it collection day?}}
    B -->|Yes| C[Send notification to homeowner]
    C --> D[Waste is collected]
    B -->|No| E[Exit]
    A -->|not full| F[Exit]

Workflow Description

1. Sensor Activation

The waste monitoring sensor activates and measures the current waste level in the bin.

2. Data Transmission

The sensor transmits the waste level data to the Home Assistant platform for processing.

3. Check Collection Schedule

Home Assistant checks the collection schedule to determine if it is collection day.

4. Send Notification

If it is collection day and the bin is full, a notification is sent to the homeowner.

5. Monitor Waste Levels

Continue to monitor waste levels until the bin is emptied or the next collection day arrives.

Postconditions

After the capability completes, the homeowner receives notifications regarding waste collection, leading to improved waste management and a cleaner home environment.

Optional Enhancements

• Integrate with calendar apps for reminders about collection days.
• Add alerts for recycling and composting schedules.
• Enable voice assistant integration for hands-free updates.

Recommended Components

Source Examples

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