Classification of waste for recycling has been a focal point for scientists interested in the field
of conservation of the environment. Recycling consists of numerous steps, of which one of
the most crucial is the segregation of recyclables from all other waste. Due to a lack of safety
standards in developing countries, waste collection is often done manually by domestic
helpers, or" rag-pickers". Such a process risks individual and public health. The waste
collection methods may ultimately cause waste to become non-recyclable due to cross …