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Unsystematic waste management in schools, often leads to hygiene issues and environmental pollution. One of the main causes is students confusion in identifying the correct type of bin for recyclable waste such as paper, plastic and metal. This failure in waste separation affects recycling efforts and increases the workload of school cleaning staff. To address this issue, the SEINDAH RecyClean 360 project was developed as a smart trash bin system that can detect and automatically sort waste into appropriate categories. The system integrates ultrasonic sensors, a Microbit microcontroller, Internet of Things, and MakeCode programming to identify the type of waste being disposed of. SEINDAH RecyClean 360 features a rotating mechanism that automatically moves to the correct disposal section based on the detected waste type, making the sorting process faster and more accurate. The main objectives of this project are to raise awareness among students, promote sustainable practices and introduce simple technology to solve daily problems. Its compact design and low development cost make it suitable for school and other public spaces. This project supports several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). It also has strong commercialisation potential, especially within educational institutions and local communities, as a practical solution for smart and systematic waste management. In conclusion, SEINDAH RecyClean 360 demonstrates that student-driven innovation can offer intelligent, eco-friendly, and practical solutions for creating a cleaner and more sustainable school environment.

Keywords : Smart Waste Management, Microbit Technology, Sustainable Schools