Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
The ICASEM 4th International Applied Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics Congress, Tekirdağ, Türkiye, 20 - 23 Ekim 2022, ss.70
In our century, factors such as rapid and
uncontrolled urbanization, globalization, industrial development,
disproportionate increase in population, and climate change are the sources of
many problems around the world. In addition to the serious population growth in
the world, migration from rural areas to cities is also increasing [1]. According
to a study conducted by the United Nations (UN), it is predicted that the rate
of population living in cities will reach 66% in 2050. While this rate is 65%
in our country today, it is around 80% in European countries. This current
disproportionate population growth causes rapid energy consumption and
consequently, climate changes and environmental pollution raises [2]. At this
point, the importance of waste management is understood. In regions where waste
management is not carried out effectively, great damages occur in the
environment, thus, public health is endangered. Urban planning strategies are
needed to make city life more sustainable and to design a livable environment.
Planning effective waste management solutions is an important part of these
strategies for the future.
Bringing a new understanding of urban problems,
finding effective and feasible ways to coordinate technologies, developing new
technologies for communication and dissemination, designing forms of urban
management and organization reveal the concept of 'Smart City'. In smart
cities, a wide network with different levels of expertise in different fields
can be established and accessible infrastructures can be developed so that
every citizen can be included in the system.
The smart city provides us with facilities to
produce solutions for the future and to bring the current situation to a better
position. Citizens living in new generation cities will be aware of many
situations quickly by means of the internet of things (IoT) [3]. The biggest
contribution will be with the aid of information and communication
technologies. Nature-friendly, functional, competitive and innovative cities
that invest in more effective and efficient resources, have plans and policies
that will increase the quality of life are targeted. Considering that the waste
management is an important part of urbanization, waste management solutions in
smart cities and future smart application suggestions regarding waste
management are discussed in this study.