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10.55041/IJSREM.FCE023
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10 |
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Jun 2026
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1-7
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
Department of Civil Engineering
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura Taluk – 562112, Karnataka, India
Department of Civil Engineering
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura Taluk – 562112, Karnataka, India
The rapid increase in floating solid waste, plastics, and oil traces in rivers, lakes, and urban water bodies has emerged as a serious environmental and public health concern. Conventional cleaning methods depend heavily on manual labor, large equipment, and continuous supervision, making them costly, inefficient, and impractical for small and medium-scale water bodies. This project presents the design and development of a low-cost, efficient “River Bin” model intended to collect floating debris and absorb oil content from the surface of water using locally available materials. The River Bin operates on a simple filtration and suction principle. A motor-driven pump creates a flow that draws in floating waste and surface water into a catch bag system. The catch bag, made of steel mesh, is layered with sponge and jute materials. The mesh traps solid debris such as plastics and floating waste, the sponge layer aids in absorbing oil traces present on the water surface, and the jute covering acts as a fine filter to capture microplastic particles. The filtered water is then discharged back into the water body, ensuring continuous circulation without disturbing the natural flow. The structural framework of the model is fabricated using steel square pipes, bolts, and a plastic collection bin that firmly supports the catch bag assembly. The prototype is designed using AutoCAD and implemented as a physical model to evaluate its performance under controlled experimental conditions. The system is lightweight, durable, easy to install, and can be operated and maintained by a single person. The use of biodegradable and recyclable materials such as jute further enhances the environmental sustainability of the design. Experimental testing in a recirculated water sump demonstrated that the River Bin can collect approximately 1–1.5 kg of floating waste within 10–15 minutes of operation. The model proves effective in trapping suspended debris, plastics, and oil films from the water surface. The cost analysis of the prototype confirms that the system is economically feasible and suitable for deployment in small rivers, irrigation canals, ponds, lakes, and urban drainage channels where waste accumulation is common. This project highlights a practical, affordable, and eco-friendly solution for surface water waste management. By reducing manual effort and promoting continuous passive cleaning, the River Bin contributes to cleaner water bodies, improved environmental health, and potential social benefits through local maintenance opportunities. The scope for future enhancement includes the integration of solar power and increased storage capacity, making the system more sustainable and scalable for real-world applications.
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The following conclusions are drawn from the research work · A prototype trash collector bin is developed which actually traps the debris, which is constructed of jute and is one of the key components. This isn’t an issue because jute is completely biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable. · When a catch bag is about to break or at the end of its life cycle, just clean it well to get rid of any plastics or contaminants, then compost it to grow your own veggies. · Introducing trash collector bin, reduces the effort needed on the part of people to remove debris from the water bodies and doesn't need any extra assistance or supervision to function. · An Economical and simple to build technology has been designed and developed to Clears out floating and suspended debris, from water bodies. · The trash collector bin project is a smaller-scale method, but it still has great goals. This eco -friendly Garbage container can be installed in smaller scale water bodies such Irrigation channels, Recreational ponds etc for sucking up waste and even removing oil from the water bodies.
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