Waste bins location problem: A review of recent advances in the storage stage of the Municipal Solid Waste reverse logistic chain [PDF]
Municipal Solid Waste systems have important economic, social, and environmental impacts for society. Within the diverse stages of the Municipal Solid Waste reverse logistic chain, the waste bin location problem consists in properly locating bins in the corresponding urban area to store waste produced by the citizens.
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Gasification of refuse-derived fuel from municipal solid waste for energy production: a review
Dwindling fossil fuels and improper waste management are major challenges in the context of increasing population and industrialization, calling for new waste-to-energy sources.
Yan Yang+8 more
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Municipal solid waste management during COVID-19 pandemic: effects and repercussions
The COVID-19 pandemic has an adverse effect on the environment. This epidemic’s effect on the waste composition and management and the impacts of municipal solid waste management (MSWM) on disease transmission or controlling are considered a compelling ...
M. Yousefi+6 more
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Pyrolysis Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste and Automotive Waste with Study of Each Component Energy Potential [PDF]
Many research is aimed at improving municipal solid waste disposal and producing usable energy. Pyrolysis technology not only decreases the volume of municipal solid waste, but it also produces pyrolysis oil, pyrolysis gas, and carbon, all of which have ...
Holubčík Michal+3 more
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Municipal Solid Waste Management and Adverse Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Municipal solid waste (MSW) can pose a threat to public health if it is not safely managed. Despite prior research, uncertainties remain and refurbished evidence is needed along with new approaches.
Giovanni Vinti+6 more
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Application of machine learning algorithms in municipal solid waste management: A mini review
Population growth and the acceleration of urbanization have led to a sharp increase in municipal solid waste production, and researchers have sought to use advanced technology to solve this problem.
Wanjun Xia+3 more
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COVID-19 and municipal solid waste (MSW) management: a review
Municipal solid waste (MSW) represents an inevitable by-product of human activity and a major crisis for communities across the globe. In recent times, the recycling of MSW has drawn attention as the process can add value through resources from the ...
A. Das, M. Islam, M. Billah, A. Sarker
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At present, the high cold and high altitude areas of China continue to face challenges in achieving high rates of resource utilization for the municipal solid waste (MSW).
Ziyun Liu, Qinxiao Zhang, Hongbo Liu
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Optimization of waste collection through the sequencing of micro-routes and transfer station convenience analysis: an Argentinian case study [PDF]
Municipal solid waste management is a paramount activity in modern cities due to the environmental, social and economic problems that can arise when mishandled. In this work, the sequencing of micro-routes in the Argentine city of Bah\'ia Blanca is addressed, which is modeled as a vehicle routing problem with travel time limit and the vehicle's ...
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An integrated approach of composting methodologies for solid waste management [PDF]
Organic fraction of solid waste, which upon degradation produces foul smell and generates pathogens, if not properly managed. Composting is not a method of waste disposal but it is a method of waste recycling and used for agricultural purposes.
K. Kumaresan+4 more
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