I created an Arduino-powered smart trash can for a hygienic solution. The lid opens automatically using a sensor, eliminating the need for physical contact. This not only adds convenience but also promotes cleanliness by reducing the spread of germs and ensuring a touch-free disposal experience. Follow the straightforward steps to assemble your own hands-free and hygienic trash can. I aim to simplify this instructable, ensuring that it's accessible to everyone. My goal is to make it easy for anyone to understand and build their own project.

Supplies

Supplies :

Arduino board (e.g., Arduino Uno)
Ultrasonic distance sensor (HC-SR04)
Servo motor
Trash can with a lid
Jumper wires
Power source for Arduino (USB cable or battery pack)

Step 1: Upload the Arduino Code

First, install the Arduino servo library and then Connect your Arduino board to your computer and Upload the code below

#include <Servo.h>   //servo library
Servo servo;     
int trigPin = 5;    
int echoPin = 6;   
int servoPin = 7;
int led= 10;
long duration, dist, average;   
long aver[3];   //array for average


void setup() {       
    Serial.begin(9600);
    servo.attach(servoPin);  
    pinMode(trigPin, OUTPUT);  
    pinMode(echoPin, INPUT);  
    servo.write(0);         //close cap on power on
    delay(100);
    servo.detach(); 
} 

void measure() {  
 digitalWrite(10,HIGH);
digitalWrite(trigPin, LOW);
delayMicroseconds(5);
digitalWrite(trigPin, HIGH);
delayMicroseconds(15);
digitalWrite(trigPin, LOW);
pinMode(echoPin, INPUT);
duration = pulseIn(echoPin, HIGH);
dist = (duration/2) / 29.1;    //obtain distance
}
void loop() { 
  for (int i=0;i<=2;i++) {   //average distance
    measure();               
   aver[i]=dist;            
    delay(10);              //delay between measurements
  }
 dist=(aver[0]+aver[1]+aver[2])/3;    

if ( dist<50 ) {
//Change distance as per your need
 servo.attach(servoPin);
  delay(1);
 servo.write(0);  
 delay(3000);       
 servo.write(150);    
 delay(1000);
 servo.detach();      
}
Serial.print(dist);
}