I recently decided to integrate my waste collection schedule into Home Assistant to keep track of pickup days more efficiently. After watching a helpful video, I managed to set it up, but I found the default display a bit cluttered. Here’s my journey and how I improved it for better usability.Initially, I followed the video instructions to configure the waste collection sensor. Everything seemed to work smoothly, but the interface wasn’t as clean as I hoped. The default setup displayed too much information, making it harder to quickly see when the next pickup was. I wanted a simpler view, focusing only on the number of days remaining until the next collection.After some research, I discovered that adjusting the configuration.yaml file could help streamline the display. I experimented with different settings, tweaking the sensor configuration to show only the essential details. Here’s a snippet of my final configuration:yamlsensor: - platform: waste_collection pickup_services: - name: Recycling days: [‘Monday’] icon: ‘mdi:recycle’ - name: Trash days: [‘Friday’] icon: ‘mdi:trash-can’ days_before: 7This setup not only simplified the display but also allowed me to customize the icons and days, making it more visually appealing. I also found that using the days_before parameter helped me stay proactive by showing the number of days until the next pickup.For those interested in enhancing their waste collection sensors, I recommend exploring the configuration.yaml options and experimenting with different layouts. It’s a great way to personalize your Home Assistant setup and make it more functional for your daily life.If anyone has tips or tricks for further improving this setup, I’d love to hear them! Let’s share our experiences and make our smart homes even smarter together.