Smart recycling system using three-stage separation: eddy current magnets repel aluminum cans, centrifugal fan deflects light paper, and infrared sensors sort PET bottles from heavy paper. Mixed waste enters the input hopper and flows through gravity-fed stages, with each separator directing materials to dedicated bins based on physical and optical properties. This architecture demonstrates industrial automation best practices for high-throughput material recovery, reducing manual sorting labor and improving recycling efficiency. Fork this diagram on Diagrams.so to customize separator specifications, add additional material streams, or integrate with conveyor belt systems and downstream processing. The modular three-stage design allows independent tuning of each separator's parameters for optimal throughput and purity.