E-TRASH+: DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR E-WASTE PICKUP & RECYCLING AWARENESS

Abstract

Electronic waste (e-waste) has emerged as one of
the fastest-growing environmental concerns due to
rapid advancements in technology, increased usage
of electronic devices, and reduced product life
cycles. Improper disposal of electronic products
such as mobile phones, laptops, computers,
batteries, and household appliances leads to severe
environmental pollution and health hazards because
these devices contain toxic substances including
lead, mercury, and cadmium. Traditional waste
management systems mainly depend on manual
collection methods and informal recycling sectors,
which lack transparency, efficiency, and safety
standards. To address these issues, the proposed
system “E-TRASH+: Digital Platform for E-Waste
Pickup & Recycling Awareness” introduces a
centralized web-based platform that facilitates
secure and efficient e-waste management. The
system enables users to register online, request
doorstep pickup services, track recycling activities,
and access awareness content related to ecofriendly
disposal practices. Authorized recyclers
and administrators are integrated into the platform
to ensure proper coordination and transparency
throughout the recycling process. The application is
developed using Java technologies such as Servlets,
JSP, JDBC, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Apache
Tomcat, and MySQL database management system.
Additionally, the system includes a reward-based
mechanism that motivates users to participate
actively in responsible recycling activities. The
proposed platform minimizes manual effort,
improves accessibility to recycling services,
enhances environmental awareness, and promotes
sustainable development. By integrating digital
technology with environmental protection
initiatives, the system provides an effective,
scalable, reliable, and user-friendly solution for
modern e-waste management challenges.