Tehnički glasnik, Vol. 20 No. 2, 2026.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.31803/tg-20251022075850
Technological Innovation and Circular Economy: Smart Containers and Real-Time Monitoring for Efficient Waste Management
Milner Liendo
; Escuela de Posgrado Newman, Av. Bolognesi 987, Tacna 23001, Perú
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Manuel Hilario
; Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería Av. Túpac Amaru 210, Rimac 15333, Perú
Alonso Tenorio
; Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Graduate School Jr. Prolongations Camaná N° 1014, Lima 01, Perú
Jaime Cancho
orcid.org/0000-0002-7476-6979
; Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Graduate School Jr. Prolongations Camaná N° 1014, Lima 01, Perú
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
Inefficient municipal solid waste management represents a significant obstacle on the transition towards a circular economy in densely populated urban environments, such as the district of San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, Peru. This study presents the implementation of advanced technologies, specifically smart containers integrated with sensors and real-time monitoring systems, to optimize waste collection. This resulted in decrements in operating costs and unrecycled waste by 20% and 27%, respectively, whilst increasing citizen engagement by 18% regarding segregation and recycling activities, highlighting positive changes in community behavior. However, the present technological infrastructure, technical training and necessary funds are all insufficient, which presents limitations on the deployment and scalability of these measures. This study thusly indicates the necessity to elaborate public policies, environmental education and engagement strategies to guarantee system stability. These findings both provide a replicable model to address these issues and offer a roadmap for the integration of smart technologies in sustainable city planning, bridging technological innovation and sustainability.
Ključne riječi
circular economy; IoT sensors; waste management
Hrčak ID:
346378
URI
Datum izdavanja:
15.6.2026.
Posjeta: 148 *