The challenge
Urban waste management in Cote d'Ivoire relies on fragmented processes, with no real-time visibility on container fill levels and no collection route optimization. The challenge: design an intelligent system integrating real-time tracking, geospatial analysis and IoT infrastructure to optimize the entire waste management chain.
Methodological approach
The team integrated geomatics, geospatial data and IoT sensor networks. The system relies on QR code tracking of containers, a fleet management dashboard with route optimization, and a mobile application for collectors and administration.
Technical architecture
Hardware layer: IoT sensors on waste containers coupled with GPS modules. Software layer: real-time tracking dashboard, mobile application, and geospatial analytics module. Data layer: geospatial database integrating container locations, collection routes and fill levels. All connected via a QR code scanning system with real-time updates and predictive routing.
The deliverable
An end-to-end smart waste management system, including hardware deployment, mobile platform and management dashboard.
My contribution
Technical implementation, IoT system design, full-stack platform development.
Recognition and impact
The project won the 1st National Prize at GAIAthon 2025, recognized as the best national technological innovation. This distinction led to an invitation to the NewSpace Africa Conference 2026 (Libreville), by both AfSA and AGEOS.
Technical resources
Technology badges are displayed below.
- IoT
- Arduino
- GPS
- QR Code
- Geomatics
- Python