Abstract: A storage device for collecting hazardous materials is disclosed. In one aspect, the storage device includes a storage container that is configured to store hazardous material. The storage device further includes a collector that is configured to move hazardous material from outside the storage container to inside the storage container. The storage device further includes a sensor that is configured to generate sensor data that reflects a characteristic of an environment in a vicinity of the storage device. The storage device further includes a processor that is configured to analyze the sensor data. The processor is further configured to determine whether to store the item of hazardous material in the storage container. The processor is further configured to determine whether to activate the collector to move the item of hazardous material from outside the storage container to inside the storage container.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for detecting hazardous materials are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes the actions of receiving, from one or more sensors, sensor data that reflects characteristics of an environment in a vicinity of the one or more sensors. The actions further include analyzing the sensor data. The actions further include determining that a hazardous material is in the vicinity of the one or more sensors. The actions further include selecting a collection device that is configured to store the hazardous material. The actions further include generating a control instruction that instructs the collection device to collect and store the hazardous material. The actions further include providing, for output to the collection device, the control instruction that instructs the collection device to collect and store the hazardous material.