This paper proposes a creative approach to the problem of river pollution which is the solar based river garbage cleaning robot. The robot's purpose is to gather and remove trash from the river's surface. It runs on solar power. The system can traverse the river and locate regions with high pollution levels thanks to its assortment of sensors and cameras. When the robot finds trash, it gathers it with a mechanical arm and moves it to a storage area. Additionally, the robot has a GPS system that allows it to traverse the river and find its way back to the starting place so that it may be charged. This solar-powered river cleaning robot can clean rivers efficiently, enhancing their environmental quality and making the world a better, healthier place. It can run continuously without the need for an additional power source. This concept suggests using a solar-powered river rubbish cleanup robot to address the serious issue of floating waste products causing pollution in rivers. The robot employs state-of-the-art technology to efficiently travel rivers, collect and classify floating debris, and provide useful insights for efficient waste management. These technologies include autonomous navigation, sophisticated garbage collection mechanisms, and real-time data analysis. The robot is environmentally friendly since it uses solar energy to power its activities, which encourages sustainability and lessens reliance on outside power sources. The proposed system seeks to protect aquatic life, enhance water quality, restore the health of river eco systems, and provide cleaner, safer habitats for communities and wildlife that depend on rivers as a vital resource. © 2024 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.