Waste identification assistant

Know what it is. Know how to sort it.

Snap a photo of a waste item to identify it, check its visible condition, and get general sorting guidance.

How it works

Three steps from photo to guidance.

Upload a photo

Add a clear picture of one item. An optional description, such as “empty glass jar”, gives the model extra context.

Identify and inspect

Vision models name the item and its material, then check separately for cracks, holes or leaks, and severe deformation.

Get guidance

Disposal advice, preparation steps and warnings come from fixed rules in the backend, never from the model's own wording.

Every result falls into one of these categories.

Plastic

Bottles, containers, packaging film

Paper / Cardboard

Boxes, newspapers, paper bags

Metal

Cans, tins, foil, utensils

Glass

Jars, bottles, drinking glasses

Organic

Food scraps, garden waste

Electronic

Cables, chargers, small devices

General waste

Items that fit no recycling stream

Unknown

Shown whenever identification is unreliable

Honest limits, so you can use the results sensibly.

Confidence is an estimate

The percentage is not measured accuracy. Anything below the backend's threshold is reported as unknown rather than guessed.

Local rules always win

Guidance is general. Recycling programs differ by city, so check your local waste authority before disposing.

“Unable to assess” is not “fine”

If condition checks fail or the photo is unclear, the result says so. It never implies an item is undamaged.

Photo quality matters

Use good light, keep the item centred, and avoid piles. One item per photo gives the most reliable result.