Recycling contamination occurs when non-recyclable elements get mixed up with recyclable ones. The consequence of recycling contamination is primarily twofold. One: less waste is recycled. And two: larger landfills crowded with trash.

Over the last 100 years, the waste and recycling industry has been left behind when it comes to technology and innovation. Today, Smart waste and recycling bins are being introduced to the market to help us track where our waste comes from through data and IOT.