Factor analysis and geographic information system for determining probability areas of presence of illegal landfills

Borrell, Rosa María Jordá; Rodríguez, Francisca Ruiz; Lucendo-Monedero, Ángel Luís

doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2013.10.001

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“…Illegal waste dumping of solid waste raises many problems even in developed countries [4,5], transition economies [6,7], or developing countries, where rural areas are frequently exposed to such environmental threats [8]. The increasing amounts of waste generated across the globe raise more difficulties in dealing with proper waste management activities at the regional and local scale involving urban or rural municipalities [9,10].…”

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Role of Waste Collection Efficiency in Providing a Cleaner Rural Environment

Mihai

Grozavu

2019

Sustainability

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The exposure of rural communities to illegal waste dumping practices associated with the lack of or poor waste collection schemes prior to the closure of rural dumpsites under EU regulations and the role of collection efficiency afterward in reducing this critical environmental threat constitutes a key issue in rural Romania. The present study reveals huge amounts of household uncollected waste released into the natural environment outside the official statistics of rural dumpsites. Despite the expansion of waste collection coverage towards rural areas since 2010, the problem of illegal dumping practice is difficult to solve. The improvement of collection efficiency, better law enforcement, and surveillance of environmental authorities coupled with educational and environmental awareness are necessary steps to combat this bad practice. A circular economy paradigm must be enacted in rural regions through separate collection schemes and to improve cost-efficient alternatives, such as home composting, and traditional and creative reuse practices, particularly in less developed regions.

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Role of Waste Collection Efficiency in Providing a Cleaner Rural Environment

Mihai

Grozavu

2019

Sustainability

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“…The geography of illegal waste disposal sites is not random [1,3,4,15] but rather a complex pattern influenced by a multitude of economic [6,10], environmental [7,8], and social [8,16] factors. The specific range of factors and their relative level of influence on the distribution of illegal waste disposal sites vary both within and between regions.…”

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“…No relevant published research was identified from Australia. Illegal waste disposal presents a global management problem for contemporary governments [1,2] including Australia, France [3], Ireland [4], Italy [5], Japan [6], the United Kingdom [7], and the United States of America [8,9]. Illegal waste presents governments with a wide range of risks that have prompted demands for cost-effective, efficient monitoring and mapping solutions to support improved management outcomes [10].…”

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Remote Sensing Analysis Techniques and Sensor Requirements to Support the Mapping of Illegal Domestic Waste Disposal Sites in Queensland, Australia

Glanville

Chang

2015

Remote Sensing

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Illegal disposal of waste is a significant management issue for contemporary governments with waste posing an economic, social, and environmental risk. An improved understanding of the distribution of illegal waste disposal sites is critical to enhance the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of waste management efforts. Remotely sensed data has the potential to address this knowledge gap. However, the literature regarding the use of remote sensing to map illegal waste disposal sites is incomplete. This paper aims to analyze existing remote sensing methods and sensors used to monitor and map illegal waste disposal sites. The purpose of this paper is to support the evaluation of existing remote sensing methods for mapping illegal domestic waste sites in Queensland, Australia. Recent advances in technology and the acquisition of very high-resolution remote sensing imagery provide an important opportunity to (1) revisit established analysis techniques for identifying illegal waste disposal sites, (2) examine the applicability of different remote sensors for illegal waste disposal detection, and (3) identify opportunities for future research to increase the accuracy of any illegal waste disposal mapping products.

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“…Causes of illegal dumping. Illegal dumping is hypothesized to be associated with disposal costs (Crofts et al, 2010;Ichinose & Yamamoto, 2011;Karagiannidis, et al, 2005;Kim et al, 2008), fines (Crofts et al, 2010;Ichinose & Yamamoto, 2011), disposal restrictions (Sigman, 1998), accessibility (Jorda-Borrell et al, 2014;Matos et al, 2012;Tasaki, et al, 2007), population density (Jorda-Borrell et al, 2014;Matos et al, 2012;Tasaki, et al, 2007), surveillance (Crofts et al, 2010;Jorda-Borrell et al, 2014;Matsumoto & Takeuchi, 2011), unemployment (Matsumoto & Takeuchi, 2011), and income (Jorda-Borrell et al, 2014;Karagiannidis, et al, 2005;Tasaki, et al, 2007).…”

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“…Illegal dumping is hypothesized to be associated with an inability to afford proper disposal (Crofts, Morris, Wells, & Powell, 2010;Ichinose & Yamamoto, 2011;Karagiannidis, et al, 2005;Kim, Chang, & Kelleher, 2008), disposal restrictions (Sigman, 1998), population density (Jorda-Borrell, Ruiz-Rodriguez, & Lucendo-Monedero, 2014;Matos et al, 2012;Tasaki, et al, 2007), and inadequate enforcement (Crofts et al, 2010;Jorda-Borrell et al, 2014;Matsumoto & Takeuchi, 2011). Previous studies have focused on economic, physical and demographic factors associated with illegal dumping.…”

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Illegal Dumping as an Indicator for Community Social Disorganization and Crime

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Factor analysis and geographic information system for determining probability areas of presence of illegal landfills

Cited by 51 publications

References 12 publications

Role of Waste Collection Efficiency in Providing a Cleaner Rural Environment

Role of Waste Collection Efficiency in Providing a Cleaner Rural Environment

Remote Sensing Analysis Techniques and Sensor Requirements to Support the Mapping of Illegal Domestic Waste Disposal Sites in Queensland, Australia

Illegal Dumping as an Indicator for Community Social Disorganization and Crime

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