Bin Buddy is a waste management tool built in under 24 hours at Solution Hacks to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It helps individuals reduce their environmental impact by providing smart insights, personalized tips, and local drop-off locations for waste disposal.
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♻️ Waste Type Detection – Identify types of waste and learn the best disposal methods 📍 Local Drop-Off Finder – Locate nearby recycling centers and waste facilities 📊 Sustainability Insights – Get personalized data to reduce your ecological footprint 📱 Mobile-Friendly – Designed with accessibility and ease-of-use in mind 🌐 Cloud-Powered – Real-time responses using backend APIs
Smart, simple, and sustainable waste tracking at your fingertips.
Frontend: React.js + Tailwind CSS
Backend: Node.js + Express
Database: Supabase (PostgreSQL)
API Integration: Google Maps API, OpenAI API Hosting: Vercel
Upload an image or input waste information manually Get categorized results with disposal recommendations View drop-off locations near you Receive sustainability tips personalized to your waste habits
Upload a photo of an old battery – get info on safe disposal & nearby drop-off Input “old clothing” – get links to donation centers & environmental stats
This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the LICENSE file for details.
Google Developer Groups at TMU for hosting Solution Hacks Supabase for backend services OpenAI for enabling intelligent classification Everyone who contributed to this project or tested it!
Improve AI accuracy for image-based classification Gamified recycling tips & streaks Public community waste leaderboards iOS / Android app version