ihaliyu516-Ih/SmartWasteAI

SmartWaste AI is a full-stack PHP/Python app for Gombe waste tracking. It uses AI to classify waste reports and a dashboard with live stats and Excel export. It digitizes environmental action for local wards, giving authorities real-time data for efficient cleanups and resource allocation. # SmartWaste AI: Automated Environmental Monitoring **Developed for Environmental Impact** ## 👨‍💻 Developer Profile * **Name:** Isa Haruna Aliyu * **Program:** 3MTT NextGen Cohort 2026 * **Project Type:** Knowledge Showcase ## 🌍 The Problem Manual waste tracking in Gombe is slow and lacks real-time data. This leads to environmental hazards and inefficient cleanup schedules. The Solution **SmartWaste AI** is a full-stack web application that digitizes the reporting process. Using a PHP backend and Python-based AI logic, it allows citizens to report waste via photo uploads and automatically categorizes the data for government action. ## 🚀 Key Features * **AI Waste Classification:** Automatically identifies waste types (Plastic, Organic, etc.). * **Admin Dashboard:** Live statistics and analytics for environmental officers. * **Data Export:** Generate CSV/Excel reports for official planning. * **Mobile-Friendly UI:** Clean, modern interface designed for easy reporting. ## 🛠️ Tech Stack * **Frontend:** HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript * **Backend:** PHP (XAMPP Environment) * **Database:** MySQL / MariaDB * **AI Engine:** Python (Image Processing Logic) *“Building a smarter, cleaner through Innovation.”*