
Trash It
Full-stack containerized computer vision app on Azure that analyzes photos to identify recyclable objects using OpenCV and Azure Computer Vision APIs.
Timeline
HackHive 2024
Role
Full Stack Developer
Team
Hackathon team
Status
CompletedTechnology Stack
Key Challenges
- Classifying recyclables from user photos accurately
- Containerizing and deploying to Azure within the hackathon window
- Combining OpenCV with Azure Computer Vision APIs
Key Learnings
- Cloud deployment on Azure
- Docker-based delivery
- Applied computer vision for sustainability
Trash It: Recycling with Computer Vision
Overview
Trash It is a full-stack, containerized computer vision app that analyzes photos to identify recyclable objects, helping users sort waste correctly. It combines OpenCV with Azure Computer Vision APIs and runs containerized on Azure.
🏆 Winner — HackHive 2024 (Ontario Tech University's inaugural hackathon).
Features
- Photo analysis that identifies recyclable objects
- OpenCV + Azure Computer Vision classification pipeline
- Django backend, containerized with Docker
- Deployed live on Azure App Service
