Abstract

This project was inspired by the inefficiencies faced by volunteers during gotong-royong which are community cleanup initiatives commonly practiced in local neighborhoods. While the activity brings people together, the tools used are often inadequate, leading to fatigue and frustration. Our goal was to enhance productivity and morale during cleanups by designing a dedicated cleanup cart that solves these challenges.

Problem Identification

Through surveys, interviews, and feedback from active community volunteers, we identified two critical pain points: Inefficiency in garbage bag handling & garbage bag failures.

Design Objectives

Our goal was to design a containment solution that would:

• Be quick and intuitive to use, reducing downtime during cleanups.

• Offer enhanced durability, especially against sharp or irregular trash.

• Ensure safe handling, especially when dealing with hazardous or heavy waste.

Design Solution

Our final product is a multi-functional, cleanup cart designed to streamline volunteer cleanups.

• Frame to secure garbage bags
  The cart holds garbage bags upright and open, eliminating the need for volunteers to manually hold or open them.

• Wire mesh chassis with rugged wheels
  Makes the cart significantly lighter, reducing physical effort during movement. Large all-terrain wheels allow the cart to move smoothly over most outdoor surfaces.

• Handles for ergonomics and ease of movement
  The cart features two ergonomic handles, designed for easy pushing and enables two person operation for heavier loads or uneven terrain.

Exploration

Explored different concepts via sketching.

Final Design

Prototype