Abstract
Rapid urbanisation and subsequent growth in population have brought about
a worldwide spike in the production of municipal solid waste. Poor management skills
in the collection of waste and the improper allocation of transporting vehicles due to
lack of technology usage, also, insufficient funds and inappropriate management of
human resources have contributed towards making Municipal Solid Waste
Management (MSWM) which is a big challenge nowadays, especially in developing
countries. Scientists and researchers have been working towards developing cuttingedge technology in order to address this issue. Modern Artificial Intelligence (AI)
technologies are being studied for their potential usefulness in the Solid Waste
Management (SWM) industry. Waste management as a whole, including collection,
transportation, and sorting, may benefit substantially from the intelligent use of AI
algorithms. This article provides a brief overview of the way in which Machine
Learning (ML) algorithms are used in MSWM across the whole process, from the
initial creation of waste through its collection, transportation, and ultimate disposal.