Systems and methods are described for generating an interface that allows users to select and categorize particular waste items in real-time, for subsequent automated sorting. For example, detecting and identifying waste items, presenting them on a display, and allowing users to select items from the display and categorize them by selecting and dragging highlighted items to appropriate category affordances presented on the display.

The present disclosure generally relates to collecting, handling, and/or sorting of waste or other objects. For example, certain embodiments are generally directed to systems and methods for collecting and sorting objects such as trash, recyclables, compostables, etc. In some cases, such systems may be used at a MRF (materials recovery facility), a transfer station, a public facility, or other locations where various objects in a waste stream are to be sorted. In some cases, the system may be relatively small and compact. The waste stream may be singulated or separated into discrete objects to facilitate identification and sorting. For example, two or more discrete objects within the waste stream that are contacting one another or are proximate to one another may be separated, so as to facilitate identification and/or sorting of the objects. This may be useful, for example, for producing less contaminated streams of trash, recyclables, compostables, etc. from a waste stream.

A sorting method and a sorting device for sorting glass panel cut pieces, as well as a device for producing cut-out glass panels with a cutting system for cutting raw glass panels into individual glass panel cut pieces, and with a sorting device of this type, as well as a method for producing cut-out glass panels.