AI-Powered Waste Management in Sirte Municipality
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37375/susj.v15i2.3723Keywords:
Sirte Municipality, Artificial Intelligence, Waste, Recycling, Case Study, Smart Waste ManagementAbstract
Waste management is one of the most prominent environmental challenges facing contemporary societies, with increasing waste quantities due to population growth and urban expansion. This study aims to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in improving waste management within Sirte Municipality, by following a Descriptive Analytical and Case Study Approach. The researchers developed a working AI-based application model and presented it as a case study to analyze its theoretical feasibility and expected impact on waste management efficiency in the local context. The study results showed that integrating artificial intelligence into waste management systems represents a promising step towards achieving environmental sustainability, by improving sorting processes, reducing waste, and increasing recycling efficiency. The study also recommended the necessity of adopting this applied model by Sirte Municipality and the concerned service companies, and utilizing AI technologies to enhance productivity and reduce waste, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.
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