Abstract: Methods, non-transitory computer readable media, and waste collection apparatuses are disclosed that provide artificial intelligence based waste management and optimized waste collection scheduling. In some examples, an artificial intelligence model can be used to classify images of waste and determine whether a correct waste type is deposited in a collection bin. In other examples, utilization data is periodically received via communication network(s) from a waste collection device within a collection area. The utilization data is determined from sensor data obtained at the waste collection device. A waste collection schedule is determined for the waste collection device based on the utilization data for the waste collection device and stored historical utilization data for other waste collection device(s) within the collection area.