<![CDATA[Waste management is a critical issue in sustainable development, particularly in large urban areas that generate a high volume of waste daily. One of the main challenges is the absence of a fast, accurate, and efficient waste sorting system. This study aims to develop a waste classification model using deep learning based on the EfficientNetB3 architecture to support more sustainable waste management. The model was trained on a dataset obtained from a Kaggle repository, consisting of 4,650 images evenly distributed across six waste categories: batteries, glass, metal, organic, paper, and plastic (775 images per class). The training and evaluation were conducted using a supervised image classification approach. The model achieved an overall accuracy of 93%, with average precision, recall, and F1-score values of 93%. Among all categories, organic waste achieved the highest F1-score (0.99), followed by paper (0.97) and batteries (0.97), while plastic and metal categories obtained F1-scores of 0.89. These results demonstrate that the EfficientNetB3 architecture is effective in performing multi-class waste classification. This model has the potential to be implemented in camera-based waste sorting systems such as smart bins or automated recycling units, thereby contributing to the reduction of unprocessed waste and supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: responsible consumption and production]]>
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