DESC:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to the field of trash bins.
DEFINITIONS
As used in the present disclosure, the following terms are generally intended to have the meaning as set forth below, except to the extent that the context in which they are used, indicate otherwise.
The expression ‘compactor’ used hereinafter in the specification refers to a machine that is used to reduce the volume of material such as waste material or bio mass through compression.
This definition is in addition to those expressed in the art.
BACKGROUND
Many public areas such as parks, gardens, footpath and other outdoor recreational facilities are provided with trash bins to prevent people from carrying trash with them or to prevent littering. Most people are willing to use trash bins, provided they are easily accessible and convenient. Trash bins located near a populated area fill up quickly and therefore, require periodic emptying by maintenance personnel. For example, in urban locations, maintenance personnel must spend significant amount of time and cost to remove trash several times daily or weekly. Also, urban locations often have space constraints to be able to accommodate bulky trash bins. Further, trash bins that are remotely located are difficult to empty, and require maintenance personnel to spend time and equipment in traveling, emptying and hauling from remote locations. Thus, garbage collection is cumbersome.
Conventionally, dedicated fleet of collection trucks collect garbage from trash bins, and operate daily in assigned zones and on predefined paths. Since the rate of garbage disposal at each collection point is random, some of the trash bins remain under filled or over filled. Therefore, some collection points are covered on a daily basis even if not required and vice versa. Further, conventionally, garbage thrown in a trash bin is typically bulky and takes up space, thus filling up the trash bin quickly. Thus, the capacity of the trash bins is not optimally utilized.
Hence, there is a need to develop a trash bin that has a mechanism for maximizing its capacity and providing real time data of its unfilled space.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a mechanism for maximizing the capacity of a trash bin.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a trash bin that provides real time data of its capacity.
Other advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
A trash compactor bin is envisaged. The bin comprises a power source, a trash compartment, at least one sensor, and a compactor assembly. The power source is configured to provide power. The trash compartment is configured to receive trash. The sensor is disposed in the trash compartment and is configured to sense volume of trash within the trash compartment. The sensor is further configured to provide a trigger signal if the sensed volume is more than a pre-determined level. The compactor assembly is coupled with the power source and the sensor, and is configured to compress the trash in the trash compartment on receiving the trigger signal, thereby increasing the trash holding capacity of the trash compartment.
The power source is selected from a group consisting of at least one solar panel, at least one battery, an inverter, and any combinations thereof.
The compactor assembly comprises a controller, a compactor plate, and means to displace the plate (hereinafter interchangeably referred to as displacing means). The battery is configured to store power received from the solar panel. The controller is configured to provide a plurality of commands including a compressing command in response to the trigger signal, and an uncompressing command. The plate is configured to apply a pre-determined force to facilitate compression of the trash in the trash compartment. The displacing means is coupled to the power source, and is configured to move the plate in an operative downward direction to compress the trash in the trash compartment, on receiving the compressing command. The displacing means is further configured to hold the plate in a compressing position for a pre-determined time period or till the uncompressing command is received.
In an embodiment, the sensor is configured to provide a second trigger signal if the sensed volume of trash is less than a pre-determined second level, the controller is configured to provide the uncompressing command on receiving the second trigger signal, and the displacing means is configured to move the plate in an operative upward direction to an uncompressed position, on receiving the uncompressing command.
The displacing means typically comprises a linear actuator, scissor links, bearings, and fasteners. In another embodiment, the displacing means comprises a motor, a sprocket, a chain drive, a worm gear, a ball screw, and a ball nut.
The controller controls speed of the compression by controlling displacement of the plate. The sensor provides real time information related to trash accepting capacity of the trash compartment.
The bin further includes a bucket door or a flap window configured to provide access to the trash compartment. The trash compartment includes a hinged waste removal door configured to facilitate outward pulling of the trash compartment for removal of the trash. Furthermore, the bin includes signaling means configured to provide an open or close status of the hinged waste removal door and/or the bucket door and/or the flap window. Additionally, the bin includes an RFID reader configured to facilitate identification of an authorized maintenance personnel for opening the bin and unloading of the trash.
Further, the bin includes a sensing module configured to provide relevant information related to the bin including location information on a city map, pre-defined route information for trash collecting trucks, and optimum path information. It may also include a plurality of compactor plates configured to facilitate separate compaction of different recyclable materials.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
The trash compactor bin of the present disclosure will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a trash compactor bin, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2 illustrates another isometric view of the trash compactor bin of Figure 1, in an uncompressed state, without a hinged waste removal door and a flap window;
Figure 3 illustrates yet another isometric view of the trash compactor bin of Figure 1 in a compressed state, without a hinged waste removal door, a flap window and, a trash compartment;
Figure 4 illustrates an isometric view of a compactor assembly of the trash compactor bin of Figure 1;
Figure 5 illustrates an isometric view of a trash compactor bin, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 6 illustrates an isometric view of a compactor assembly of the trash compactor bin of Figure 5;
Figure 7A illustrates an exemplary isometric view of the trash compactor bin of Figure 5 in an uncompressed state;
Figure 7B illustrates another exemplary isometric view of the trash compactor bin of Figure 5 in a compressed state; and
Figures 8A and 8B illustrate a flow diagram of a compaction logic used in identifying trash holding capacity of the bin of Figure 1.
LIST AND DETAILS OF REFERENCE NUMERALS USED IN THE DESCRIPTION AND DRAWING:
Reference Numeral Reference
100 Trash compactor bin
102 At least one solar panel
104 Compactor assembly
106 Trash compartment
108 Displacing means
110 Compactor plate
114 Controller
116 Motor
118 Sprocket
120 Chain drive
122 Worm gear
124 Ball screw
126 Ball nut
130 Hinged waste removal door
132 Bucket door
134 Flap window
136 Scissor links

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Many public areas such as parks, gardens, footpath and other outdoor recreational facilities are provided with trash bins to prevent people from carrying trash with them or to prevent littering. Most people are willing to use trash bins, provided they are easily accessible and convenient. Trash bins located near a populated area fill up quickly and therefore, require periodic emptying by maintenance personnel. For example, in urban locations, maintenance personnel must spend significant amount of time and cost to remove trash several times daily or weekly. Also, urban locations often have space constraints to be able to accommodate bulky trash bins. Further, trash bins that are remotely located are difficult to empty, and require maintenance personnel to spend time and equipment in traveling, emptying and hauling from remote locations. Thus, garbage collection is cumbersome.
The present disclosure therefore envisages a trash compactor bin that alleviates the aforementioned drawbacks.
The trash compactor bin, of the present disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying figures and embodiments, which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.
Figures 1 and 5, of the accompanying drawing, illustrate isometric views of a trash compactor bin 100 (hereinafter referred to as bin), in accordance with different embodiments of the present disclosure. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate different views of the bin 100 of Figure 1. The bin 100 comprises a power source, a trash compartment 106, at least one sensor (not shown in the figures), and a compactor assembly 104 (illustrated in Figures 4 and 6).
The power source configured to provide power. The power source is selected from a group consisting of at least one solar panel 102, at least one battery, an inverter, and any combinations thereof. In case the solar panel 102 is used, it is disposed on an operative top end of the bin 100 and is configured to generate and provide solar power. The solar panel 102 is typically placed on top of the bin 100 for attracting maximum sunlight so as to be able to trap maximum solar energy. In one embodiment, the solar panel 102 is rectangular in shape. However, it is to be understood that the solar panel 102 can be of any suitable shape including square, circle, polygonal, and the like.
The trash compartment 106 is configured to receive trash. In one embodiment, the trash compartment 106 includes a hinged waste removal door 130 for pulling the trash compartment 106 outwardly for easier removal of trash/garbage from the trash compartment 106. In another embodiment, the bin 100 comprises a bucket door/trash insertion door 132 or a flap window 134 to provide access to the trash compartment 106. In these embodiments, the bin 100 also comprises signaling means (not shown in the figures) configured to provide an open or close status of the hinged waste removal door 130 and/or the bucket door 132 and/or the flap window 134. In yet another embodiment, the bin 100 also comprises an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader (not shown in the figures) configured to facilitate identification of authorized maintenance personnel for opening the bin 100 and unloading trash. In this case, the bin 100 can only be opened by an authorized maintenance personnel having a valid identification card. The authorized maintenance personnel may flash their cards in front of the RFID reader to open the bin 100 to access the trash compartment 106.
The sensor is disposed in the trash compartment 106 and is configured to sense volume of trash within the trash compartment 106. The sensor is further configured to provide a trigger signal if the sensed volume is more than a pre-determined level. In an embodiment an IR sensor (IR transmitter and receiver pair) is used to sense volume of trash and/or provide the trigger signal.
The compactor assembly 104 is coupled with the power source and the sensor, and is configured to compress the trash in the trash compartment 106 on receiving the trigger signal, thereby increasing the trash holding volume of the trash compartment 106. In an exemplary embodiment, the compactor assembly 104 comprises a controller 114, a compactor plate 110 (hereinafter referred to as the plate), and means 108 to displace the plate 110 (hereinafter interchangeably referred to as the displacing means).
If the power source is the battery, it can store power received from the solar panel 102 and provide the power to the displacing means 108. In one embodiment, a battery voltage feedback as well as a current sensor feedback is used to indicate health of the bin 100, with the help of the controller 114. In an embodiment, the bin 100 uses the inverter in case an auxiliary AC power is available. The number of solar panels, sensors, and batteries do not limit the scope and ambit of the present disclosure and can be one or more than one.
The controller 114 is configured to provide a plurality of commands including a compressing command in response to the trigger signal, and an uncompressing command. Further, the plurality of commands includes commands for locking and opening the hinged waste removal door 130, the bucket door/trash insertion door 132, the flap window 134, and commands to provide indications using LED Indicators (Red, Yellow, Green, etc.) for different statuses related to the bin 100. In an embodiment, the controller 114 is disposed in the bin 100 to continuously receive information with respect to the capacity of the trash compartment 106 from the sensor provided within the trash compartment 106 at a pre-determined level. The plate 110 is configured to apply a pre-determined force to facilitate compression of the trash in the trash compartment 106. Based on the trigger signal, the controller 114 commands the displacing means 108 to displace the plate 110 to move towards the trash, and compress the trash with a pre-determined force for maximum compression. In one embodiment, the force applied on the trash by the plate 110 is in the range of 300-600 kilograms.
The displacing means 108 is coupled to the power source, and is configured to move the plate 110 in an operative downward direction to compress the trash, on receiving the compressing command, thereby increasing the trash holding capacity of the trash compartment 106. In one exemplary embodiment, the displacing means 108 is driven by the solar panel 102, wherein the solar panel 102 is configured to charge the battery. In another embodiment, the displacing means 108 is driven by the generator. In yet another embodiment, the displacing means 108 increases the trash holding capacity of the trash compartment 106 up to six times with the same volume, depending on the content of the trash.
The displacing means 108 is further configured to hold the plate 110 in a compressing position (as illustrated in Figure 7B) for a pre-determined time period or till the uncompressing command is received. In an embodiment, the controller 114 provides the uncompressing command based on a second trigger signal received from sensor. The second trigger signal is provided by the sensor when the sensed volume of trash is less than a pre-determined second level. In an exemplary embodiment, the controller 114 provides the uncompressing command on completion of a pre-determined period after sending the compressing command. In this embodiment, the controller 114 cooperates with a timer (not shown in the figures) to identify the time elapsed after sending the compressing command. In another embodiment, the pre-determined levels are pre-set in the sensor, and the pre-determined time durations are stored in a memory (not shown in the figures) associated with the controller 114. Further, on receiving the uncompressing command, the displacing means 108 is configured to move the plate 110 in an operative upward direction to an uncompressed position (as illustrated in Figure 7A).
In an exemplary embodiment, the displacing means 108 comprises a linear actuator (not illustrated in the figures), scissor links 136, bearings (not illustrated in the figures), and fasteners (not illustrated in the figures). In this embodiment, the power source is configured to drive the linear actuator which in turn moves the scissor links 136 fastened to the plate 110 vertically, thereby moving the plate 110 in an operative downward direction towards the garbage for compressing the garbage in the trash compartment 106. In an embodiment, the volume of trash is sensed by sensing the maximum depth to which the plate 110 has reached on compression, this is obtained achieved by taking a potentiometer reading of the linear actuator. In one embodiment, for transmitting the trigger signal for compression, the sensor is disposed in the linear actuator and is configured to provide the trigger signal when the volume of trash in the trash compartment 106 exceeds a pre-set height level of the trash compartment 106. This identification can be facilitated by the IR sensor. When the IR sensor gives a continuous change in output to indicate that the trash level is above a permissible limit, the controller 114 provides commands to the linear actuator to compress the trash in the bin 100. At the time of compression, the hinged waste removal door 130 and the bucket door 132/ flap window 134 are locked. An actuator stroke position feedback is used to provide secondary data for the level of trash currently present in the bin 100. This feedback is also used to stop the compression process depending on the rate at which compression takes place. A permissible limit for the depth of compression can be set as per preference. Once the pre-set permissible depth is reached, the plate 110 is held in that position for a pre-determined time period before retracting the plate 110. When the displacing means 108 is fully retracted, (i.e., it is uncompressed position), the hinged waste removal door 130 and the bucket door 132/ flap window 134 are unlocked. In one embodiment, the controller 114 uses limit switches as a mechanical feedback. Four limit switches are used, out of which two switches are used to set the permissible depth for compression, and remaining two are used to indicate whether the hinged waste removal door 130 and the bucket door 132/ flap window 134 are properly shut during compression.
In another embodiment, the displacing means 108 comprises a motor 116, a sprocket 118, a chain drive 120, a worm gear 122, a ball screw 124, and a ball nut 126, to facilitate compaction of trash inside the trash compartment 106. In this embodiment, the power source is configured to drive the motor 116 which is coupled with the ball screw 124. As the ball screw 124 rotates, the ball nut 126 which is fastened to the plate 110 is configured to move the plate 110 in an operative downward direction towards the garbage, thereby compressing the garbage in the trash compartment 106. The chain drive 120 is configured to couple the ball screw 124, the worm gear 122 and the sprocket 118. In one embodiment, the controller 114 restricts power supplied to the displacing means 108 thereby controlling the speed of the plate 110. In another embodiment, when the trash compartment 106 is almost completely filled with trash, the controller 114 instructs the motor 116 which is coupled to the ball screw 124 by means of the worm gear 122 to reduce the rotation per minute (rpm) of the ball screw 124, thereby controlling the speed of the plate 110 to control speed of compression. When the trash is compressed by the plate 110 by providing the pre-determined force, the motor 116 holds the plate 110 at the compressed position for a pre-determined time period. After this, the controller 114 commands the motor 116 to bring the plate 110 back to its rest position, i.e., the uncompressed state/position. In one embodiment, the controller 114 controls locking of the bucket door 132 and the flap window 134 for safety during compression.
In an embodiment, the sensor provides real time information related to trash accepting capacity of the trash compartment 106. In another embodiment, the bin 100 houses a separate sensor (not shown in the figures) for collecting data related to the available and engaged capacity of the trash compartment 106. Further, in one embodiment, the bin 100 comprises a level sensor for sensing if the trash compartment 106 is fully engaged (i.e. 100%). The bin 100 can then decipher the compacted trash holding capacity value from 50% to 100%. In another embodiment, the bin 100 comprises multiple sensors at different locations inside the trash compartment 106 for sensing the volume of the engaged capacity of the trash compartment 106 at different pre-determined levels such as at 50%, 75% and 100% engaged capacity. In yet another embodiment, the compaction of the trash inside the trash compartment 106 continues by means of the plate 110, until compaction is not possible any more.
In one embodiment, the compacted trash holding capacity of the bin 100 is identified with the help of a compaction logic flow 800 illustrated in Figures 8A and 8B of the accompanying drawing. The bin 100 uses LED indicators to notify about certain conditions. For example, a red LED may be an indication that the hinged waste removal door 130 or the bucket door 132/ flap window 134 is open. When the compaction logic is used the first step is to check if the hinged waste removal door 130 is closed. If the hinged waste removal door 130 is not closed, a red LED is turned ON to indicate the same. If the hinged waste removal door 130 is closed, next step is to check if the bucket door 132/ flap window 134 is open. Red LED can also be used to indicate that the bucket door 132/ flap window 134 is open. The checks that are performed to identify status of the hinged waste removal door 130, or the bucket door 132/ flap window 134 are automated and are carried out with the help of a sensor(s). If, both the main door and the trash inlet door i.e. the hinged waste removal door 130 and the bucket door 132/ flap window 134 are closed, position of linear actuator is checked. If the actuator is not in a default/start position, the hinged waste removal door 130, and the bucket door 132/ flap window 134 are locked and the actuator is returned to the default position. Once the actuator is in the default/start position, the bucket door 132/ flap window 134 is unlocked and green LED is turned on to enable trash insertion. Output of the IR sensor pair is then checked to check whether the IR sensor line is broken for more than pre-determined time duration, if no, the bucket door 132/ flap window 134 is continued to be kept unlocked, if yes, it is checked whether three compressions have been carried out in last 5 mins. This time can also be set based on user preference. If number of compression in last 5 mins is three or more, a ‘BIN FULL’ alarm is raised. If the number of compressions is less, the hinged waste removal door 130, and the bucket door 132/ flap window 134 are locked, and compression is started. During compression, if actuation is continuously less than 5mm for 9 counts (msec), the actuator is stopped for 3 secs, and the actuator is retracted. If the actuation is not less than 5mm, it is checked whether the actuator is stalled (10 Amp) or has hit end limit switch. If the actuator is not stalled, then the compression is continued and again checked for continuous 5mm actuation. If the actuator is stalled, it is stopped for 3 secs and retracted. On retraction, it is checked whether the actuator is in the default position. If no, the actuator is continued to be retracted, if yes, the data related to compression of the trash, alarms and alerts raised and other relevant data is identified and stored/ uploaded for future use. In an embodiment, the data is uploaded to an FTP server if Internet is available. Further, a GSM/GPRS module is used to push data onto the server. In another embodiment, in case of absence of network, data is stored in a storage memory. A micro SD card can be used to store the daily operations data.
All the identified data is periodically transmitted, along with any alerts or alarms, by the controller 114 to a server (not shown in the figures). The alerts and alarms are sent instantaneously to the server. The server, in one embodiment, is a cloud server. In certain cases, like when further trash compaction is not possible or in case of alerts/alarms, the controller 114 is configured to send a signal via the server, to authorized personnel regarding the same, and/or upload a live status on a digital platform, related to the alerts/alarms, and/or capacity of the trash compartment 106, . The digital platform can be remotely located and/or can be available on the bin 100.
Further, in one embodiment, the bin 100 comprises a sensing module (not shown in the figures) configured to provide relevant information related to the bin 100 including location information on a city map, pre-defined route information for trash collecting trucks, and optimum path information. Further, the bin 100 is associated with a mobile and/or web-based smart bin application that collects all such relevant information and displays it on a display module (not shown in the figures). In an embodiment, the route information can be identified dynamically with the help of the smart bin application. The relevant information includes, but is not limited to, the city or locality map, status of the trash compartments, and predefined routes of trash collecting trucks. The web-based smart bin application is configured to analyze the collected relevant information and calculate an optimum path for the collecting trucks. By calculating the optimum path for the collecting trucks, the smart bin application is able to assist in organizing and optimizing the collection exercise of collecting garbage by the maintenance personnel, thereby saving time, fuel, and money. In an embodiment, the smart bin application can also be used to predict fill levels of the bin 100.
In other embodiment of the present disclosure, the bin 100 includes a plurality of compactor plates configured to facilitate separate compaction of different recyclable materials. Such an embodiment, with multiple compaction plates reduces the overall weight of each collection bin which can further reduce the injuries associated with heavy loads. In an embodiment, the bin 100 is positioned on a wheeled cart, thereby reducing heavy lifting by maintenance personnel. In yet another embodiment, the bin 100 comprises LED-backlit board(s) for displaying advertisements. These boards can also be used to provide information including city maps, nearby landmarks and the like. In this embodiment, the controller 114 provides commands related to the control switching of the LED-backlit board(s), and cooperates with the memory to store data related to compression and other relevant information for analysis. One of the advantages of the solar powered compactor bin 100 is that it can be located in remote places that don't have access to electricity and that require fewer visits from maintenance personnel for emptying purpose. Another advantage of the solar powered compactor bin 100 is that it is vandal-proof, since access to the trash/contents is blocked by doors and/or circuitous paths, and it also includes theft sensors for raising alerts and alarms.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of a trash compactor bin, that:
• comprises a mechanism for maximizing the capacity of the trash bin;
• is powered by photovoltaic cells; and
• provides real time data of its capacity.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
Throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. A trash compactor bin (100) comprising:
• a power source configured to provide power;
• a trash compartment (106) configured to receive trash;
• at least one sensor disposed in said trash compartment (106) and configured to sense volume of trash within said trash compartment (106), said sensor further configured to provide a trigger signal if the sensed volume is more than a pre-determined level; and
• a compactor assembly (104) coupled with said power source and said sensor, and configured to compress the trash in said trash compartment (106) on receiving said trigger signal, thereby increasing the trash holding capacity of said trash compartment (106).

2. The bin (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein power source is selected from a group consisting of at least one solar panel (102), at least one battery, an inverter, and any combinations thereof.

3. The bin (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said compactor assembly (104) comprises:
• a controller (114) configured to provide a plurality of commands including a compressing command in response to said trigger signal, and an uncompressing command;
• a compactor plate (110) configured to apply a pre-determined force to facilitate compression of the trash in said trash compartment (106); and
• means (108) to displace the plate (110), said means (108) coupled to said power source and configured to move said plate (110) in an operative downward direction to compress said trash, on receiving the compressing command, said means (108) further configured to hold said plate (110) in a compressing position for a pre-determined time period or till the uncompressing command is received.

4. The bin (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said sensor is configured to provide a second trigger signal if the sensed volume of trash is less than a pre-determined second level, said controller (114) is configured to provide the uncompressing command on receiving the second trigger signal, and said means (108) is configured to move said plate (110) in an operative upward direction to an uncompressed position, on receiving the uncompressing command.

5. The bin (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said means (108) comprises a linear actuator, scissor links (136), bearings, and fasteners.

6. The bin (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said means (108) comprises a motor (116), a sprocket (118), a chain drive (120), a worm gear (122), a ball screw (124), and a ball nut (126).

7. The bin (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said controller (114) controls speed of the compression by controlling displacement of said plate (110).

8. The bin (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sensor provides real time information related to trash accepting capacity of said trash compartment (106).

9. The bin (100) as claimed in claim 1, which further includes a bucket door (132) or a flap window (134) configured to provide access to said trash compartment (106), and said trash compartment (106) includes a hinged waste removal door (130) configured to facilitate outward pulling of said trash compartment (106) for removal of the trash.

10. The bin (100) as claimed in claim 9, which includes signaling means configured to provide an open or close status of said hinged waste removal door (130) and/or said bucket door (132) and/or said flap window (134).

11. The bin (100) as claimed in claim 9, which further includes an RFID reader configured to facilitate identification of an authorized maintenance personnel for opening said bin (100) and unloading the trash.

12. The bin (100) as claimed in claim 1, which further comprises a sensing module configured to provide relevant information related to said bin (100) including location information on a city map, pre-defined route information for trash collecting trucks, and optimum path information.

13. The bin (100) as claimed in claim 1, which includes a plurality of compactor plates configured to facilitate separate compaction of different recyclable materials.