Sustainable landfill design for effective municipal solid waste management for resource and energy recovery

Parameswari, K.; Aamri, Ahmed Majid Salim Al; Gopalakrishnan, K.; Arunachalam, S.; Alawi, Aliya Ali Said Al; Sivasakthivel, T.

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2021.04.528

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“…The selected solid waste collection process has been the subject of numerous research as it is an increasingly urgent and important issue faced by municipalities all over the world, because effective Solid Waste Management (SWM) is considered as an essential method for resource and energy recovery [1][2][3][4]. The existing substantial literature particularly concentrates on the Vehicle Routing Problem for garbage trucks performing the service of solid waste collection.…”

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Recyclables Collection Route Balancing Problem with Heterogeneous Fleet

2021

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Nowadays, robust and efficient solid waste collection is crucial to motivate citizens to participate in the circular economy by sorting recyclable solid waste. Vocational vehicles, including garbage trucks, contribute significantly to CO2 emissions; therefore, it is strongly recommended, and in the European Union it is mandatory, to replace conventional-fuel-based garbage trucks with electric ones. For providing sustainable and energy-efficient solid waste collection with a heterogeneous fleet, in-depth mathematical computations are needed to support solving complex decision-making problems, including crew rostering and vehicle routing, because the distance and capacity of electric garbage trucks differ from conventional-fuel-based ones. However, the literature on solid waste collection using electric garbage trucks is still relatively scarce. The main contribution of this paper is developing an optimization problem for balancing travel distance assigned to each garbage truck of a heterogeneous fleet. The problem is based on specific requirements of the Municipal Solid Waste Management in Cracow, Poland, where the working time of routes is balanced and the total time of collection service can be minimized. For the problem, an MIP program was developed to generate optimal crew schedules, so that the hitherto network of segregated solid waste pickup nodes can be served using a heterogeneous fleet in which the share of electric garbage trucks is up to 30%. We study the impact of the changed composition of the fleet on modifications in crew rostering due to the shorter range of an electric vehicle compared to a conventional-fuel-based one.

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Recyclables Collection Route Balancing Problem with Heterogeneous Fleet

2021

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“…Hence, extra steps must be put in place to prevent pollution and contamination of the environment. Sustainable landfilling is a concept to minimize the environmental impact of landfills while allowing for solid waste disposal [57]. Sustainable landfilling can be achieved by the use of landfill liners, energy recovery, gas and leachate collection, and frequent maintenance [9].…”

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A Prefatorial View of Solid Waste Management

Yeboah Antwi,

Ofori-Nyarko

2023

Solid Waste Management - Recent Advances, New Trends and Applications

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Solid waste management is the process of collecting, transporting, processing, and disposing of waste in a responsible and sustainable manner. Proper waste management is essential for public health, environmental protection, and the efficient use of resources. In many parts of the world, solid waste management remains a major challenge due to inadequate infrastructure, lack of funding, and limited awareness. The accumulation of solid waste in urban areas can lead to various health and environmental problems, including air and water pollution, disease transmission, and greenhouse gas emissions. Governments, organizations, and communities are implementing various waste management strategies to address these challenges, including waste reduction, recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy technologies. These strategies aim to reduce the amount of waste generated, recover valuable resources from waste, and minimize the negative impacts of waste on public health and the environment. Effective solid waste management requires a comprehensive and united approach that involves all stakeholders, including government, industry, civil society, and the public. Through collective action, we can create a more sustainable future by reducing waste, conserving resources, and protecting the environment.

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“…Sharp objects such as blades, razors, and syringes are also included in improper waste disposal, which are direct and serious hazards for the disposal workers. It has been noted that about 70 million people with hepatitis C and 250 million people with hepatitis B are infected because of direct contact with infected blades and syringes [15].…”

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Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Urban Centers of Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review

Ayub,

Naqvi,

Naqvi

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Environmental Protection Research

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Solid waste is a problem in almost every country, but developed countries handle and manage their waste efficiently and usefully. On the other hand, developing countries are still struggling to develop an appropriate mechanism for the collection, disposal, and treatment of solid waste. Consequently, poor practices result in the deterioration of water quality. Similarly, the situation is not good in Pakistan; heaps of household garbage on streets and roadsides are very common. In this study, literature from the past 10 years has been collected to evaluate solid waste management practices, composition of waste, and per capita waste generation in different cities of Pakistan. Meanwhile, problems are also highlighted that lead to the pollution of water resources. It has been found that drinking water quality in many cities has already deteriorated due to the seepage of leachate from landfills and dumping sites deep into the soil and making its way to groundwater. Secondly, the disposal of waste into surface water bodies has also created problems. To conclude, despite the presence of local environmental laws, rules, and regulations, an important component of the environment, i.e., water, is getting polluted continuously. Presently, it might not be a worse problem, but in the coming years, it could lead to an environmental and health disaster in Pakistan. It is recommended to adopt healthy and firm waste management practices in Pakistan as being followed by developed nations and, more importantly, strong implementation of laws to contain this major crisis.

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Sustainable landfill design for effective municipal solid waste management for resource and energy recovery

Cited by 11 publications

References 6 publications

Recyclables Collection Route Balancing Problem with Heterogeneous Fleet

Recyclables Collection Route Balancing Problem with Heterogeneous Fleet

A Prefatorial View of Solid Waste Management

Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Urban Centers of Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review

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