Case Study

Waste Management App with University of Colombo 🇱🇰

January 3, 2025
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Beta from May 2020

Waste App is the novel way to manage all the public waste collections done by the state councils in Sri Lanka. Public app will notify and track all the garbage disposed and the collector app tracks all the key information. developed in collaboration with the University of Colombo, represents a significant leap in modernizing public waste collection systems in Sri Lanka. Since its beta launch in May 2020, the app has become a novel solution for improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public waste management, overseen by state councils across the country.

Features
  • Real-time Location Tracking: Enables both citizens and waste collectors to monitor waste collection routes and schedules, ensuring timely and efficient service.
  • Waste Management: Centralized tracking and management of waste collections allow state councils to optimize resources and address inefficiencies.
  • Waste collector task assignment & tracking: Assign specific routes and tasks to waste collectors, while monitoring their progress through the app's intuitive interface.
  • Data Analytics: Leverage insights to identify trends, improve service delivery, and make data-driven decisions to enhance overall waste management processes.

This initiative not only addresses operational challenges but also supports Sri Lanka’s broader goals of environmental sustainability and civic engagement. By integrating modern technology with waste management practices, the app sets a benchmark for innovative solutions in the public sector.

The Waste Management App stands as a testament to the power of collaboration between academia and technology partners. Its successful implementation reflects the potential of digital transformation in solving real-world problems, paving the way for a cleaner and more efficient waste management ecosystem in Sri Lanka.

Waste management mobile app user interface
Waste management desktop app user interface
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