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doi:10.3808/jei.201600342
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A GIS-Based Integer Programming Approach for the Location of Solid Waste Collection Depots

W. Huang*, B. W. Baetz and S. Razavi

    Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton ON L8S 4L8, Canada

*Corresponding author. Tel: +1-306-5913508 Fax: +1-905-5299688 Email: huangw23@mcmaster.ca

Abstract


This technical note uses an integer programming formulation and GIS tools to explore the feasibility of eliminating door-to-door solid waste collection in a community and replacing this municipal service with resident haulage of solid wastes to centralized depots. Obtained results show technical feasibility and considerable cost savings, which could be considered in the future by municipalities exploring options for their solid waste infrastructure systems.

Keywords: municipal solid waste, GIS, integer programming, waste collection, waste depot


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