The dustbin uses GSM technology to enable transmission of messages to a phone. Pawan told TOI that he has used a microprocessor, a 20-volt battery, along with an infrared sensor to sustain the design.

You'll have a bit of control over what you choose for the motion sensor, motor, and jumper wires. You can pick up a pack of six SG90 motors from Amazon for a little under $12. A 10-pack of the HC ...

It runs on an Arduino MEGA 2560 PRO (or similar microcontroller) and supports a wide array of additional hardware including pressure transducer, water level sensor, flow meter, OLED display, and more.