Abstract:
The field of Solid Waste is one of the significant areas of research for citizens, cities, and
government stakeholders. Most of the responsibility of waste management is on the
municipal sector for collection, reallocation, and reuse of other resources. In Pakistan's
cities, the daily solid waste production is more than 54,850 tonnes.The SWM is one of the
challenges for Pakistan due to different administrative and service issues. Identifying the
exact issues and its solution is possible by using effective research in the area. This study
surveys by using the qualitative method to investigate the issues related to waste
management in Islamabad. After a detailed investigation, the lack of technology usage is
identified by using statistical analysis. The study also proposes a technology-based solution
to control the waste and manage it for further use in the area. The technology-based
solution helps the community to adopt new technologies with low-cost, fast, and effective
solutions. The proposed solution improves the efficiency of waste management by using
existing social media services. The trash management department receives notification via
cellular services to locate the dustbin when the dustbin reaches a maximum level so the
department may send a waste collector vehicle to the relevant spot to collect waste. The
smart and fast solution will connect all stakeholders in the community and reduce the cost,
and time and make the collection process faster. The results indicated the demand and need
for a technological solution in Pakistan.
