ABSTRACT

Effective solid waste management is essential in today's urban and semi-urban areas. Irregular waste disposal and a lack of awareness about daily garbage collection schedules can lead to unhygienic conditions and poor waste segregation. This paper presents a Smart Garbage Pickup Reminder System created in Java. This system helps users identify daily waste collection types and track the amount of waste generated.

The system sends automated reminders based on the day of the week, informing users whether wet, dry

, or recyclable waste will be collected. Users can also record daily waste amounts, view saved waste records, and produce weekly summaries. Data is stored reliably through Java object serialization, which keeps records intact across multiple uses of the application.

The proposed console application shows how straightforward software can enhance waste management awareness at the household or community level. It is user-friendly, dependable, and suitable for educational and small-scale practical applications.

Keywords: Garbage management, Java application, waste reminder system, serialization, sustainable living