Eliminating dump yards: Streamlined scrap selling

The Problem

Dump yards are expanding, polluting our cities. Ahmedabad, like many cities across India, faces this critical issue.

Root causes of problem

The lack of a structured system for collecting and managing scrap leads to improper disposal and environmental damage.

Key challenges behind the root causes

Time-Consuming Process

Selling scrap is time-consuming and inconvenient, often discouraging people from recycling.

Labor-Intensive

The current process requires significant effort and can be physically demanding.

Our solution:

Streamlined scrap selling app

Made Selling scrap

Quick as getting potato chips on Blinkit in 10mins

Easy as selling your furniture on Olx

By Selling scrap

We prevented 500+ houses dumping their scrap to dumpyards in 3 months just after launch

We provided access to structured scrap collection system

High fidelity Seller App Wireframes

User(Seller) Onboarding

Users are prompted to select their profile type.

If they choose the seller option, they will be taken through an introductory experience.

The experience explains how Trashandler helps users earn money from their scrap.

It emphasizes the ease and speed of the process.

Users are assured that their scrap will be recycled.

User selling scrap

Users can create a pickup request by clicking 'Create Pickup Request'.
They enter details about the scrap, including time, date, and location.
After submission, users get a booking confirmation and buyer details within a minute.
Sellers can view the buyer's profile and track their arrival on a map.
The buyer inspects the scrap upon arrival, and the user receives a verification report.
If both agree, the seller finalizes the sale by clicking 'Sell Scrap.'
Booking is completed after payment and collection is confirmed by seller on Trashandler app

User managing pickups

Users can manage pickups through the bottom navigation bar's pickups section.
This section includes three tabs: Saved, Scheduled, and Completed.
In the Saved tab, users can view saved bookings and search for buyers using the 'Search Buyer' button.
The Scheduled tab shows if a pickup is on its way, along with the estimated arrival time, and allows users to edit details.
The Completed tab displays all finished bookings, offering options to rebook or adjust details.
This process helps users efficiently manage their pickups with minimal effort.

User exploring profile

Users can track their earnings in the sold scrap section on a weekly or monthly basis.
Analyze income from specific scrap types and monitor growth or decline over time.
View saved addresses and payment methods for booking pickups.
Manage profile settings, including name, profile type, contact information, frequently used addresses and more.
Connect with customer support if needed.
Switch between different accounts or log out.

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