# CS-58: Neighbourhood waste segregation guide

Category: Sustainability & local living
Level: Beginner
Suggested duration: 2–3 weeks

Original UXCharan practice scenario. Validate assumptions; do not present it as a commissioned client project.

## Problem
A fictional residents' association wants better waste segregation, but people are unsure which bin items go into and collection times keep changing. Explore a simple guide and reminder experience for residents and staff.

## People to learn from
Apartment residents and housekeeping staff responsible for segregating waste

## Core scope
- Search how to dispose of an item
- see collection schedule
- report a missed pickup

## Research questions
- How do residents decide which bin to use today?
- What would motivate consistent segregation?

## Edge cases
- Item not in the list
- schedule changed for a festival
- staff member does not read English

## Specific artefact
A visual item search with pictures and local-language labels

## Evaluation question
Can residents correctly classify common household items after using the guide?

## Work to share
Problem and role; anonymised evidence; alternatives and rationale; task flow; prototype; accessibility considerations; testing findings; revisions and honest limitations.

## Request feedback
Share a viewable Figma, document or portfolio link with Saicharan on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/917093809350
Include CS-58, your name, project stage and your main feedback question. Confirm review scope, timing and any fee directly.

## Methods
- Research planning: https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/user-research/plan-user-research-for-your-service
- Research consent: https://www.gov.uk/service-manual/user-research/getting-users-consent-for-research
- Design exploration: https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/resources/the-double-diamond/
- Usability testing: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/usability-testing-101/
- Accessible forms: https://www.w3.org/WAI/tutorials/forms/
- Portfolio storytelling: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ux-design-portfolios/