A.R.I.S.: Automated Recycling Identification System for E-Waste Classification Using Deep Learning

Dhruv Talwar, Harsh Desai, Wendong Yin, Goutam Mohanty, Rafael Reveles
2/19/2026
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Traditional electronic recycling processes suffer from significant resource loss due to inadequate material separation and identification capabilities, limiting material recovery. We present A.R.I.S. (Automated Recycling Identification System), a low-cost, portable sorter for shredded e-waste that addresses this efficiency gap. The system employs a YOLOx model to classify metals, plastics, and circuit boards in real time, achieving low inference latency with high detection accuracy. Experimental evaluation yielded 90% overall precision, 82.2% mean average precision (mAP), and 84% sortation purity. By integrating deep learning with established sorting methods, A.R.I.S. enhances material recovery efficiency and lowers barriers to advanced recycling adoption. This work complements broader initiatives in extending product life cycles, supporting trade-in and recycling programs, and reducing environmental impact across the supply chain.

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@article{talwar2026aris,
  title  = {A.R.I.S.: Automated Recycling Identification System for E-Waste Classification Using Deep Learning},
  author = {Dhruv Talwar and Harsh Desai and Wendong Yin and Goutam Mohanty and Rafael Reveles},
  year   = {2026},
  eprint = {2602.17642},
  archivePrefix = {arXiv},
  url    = {http://arxiv.org/abs/2602.17642v1}
}

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