Eco Efficiency Optimization of Municipal Solid Waste Management

Abstract

Abstract: Municipal solid wastes, commonly referred to as trash or garbage, are the solid wastes generated from human activities. A number of these wastes are extremely toxic and infectious. The uncontrolled and unscientific way of dumping such wastes have raised the number of incidents of hazards to human health. One among the important aspects which gains more impact on sustainability of the environment is management of municipal solid waste. A case study of Juhu (MCGM) has been selected for effective and efficient management of municipal solid waste. The main objective of the research is to seek out an optimal route for transporting the rubbish from dumper bins and from temporary transfer stations to the ultimate dumping yard. The research work has been administered in two stages, namely data collection within the first stage and data analysis for optimization within the second stage. For locating the optimal transportation route, VRPTW model is employed in the GIS and GA environments. The proposed study is concentrated on finding the optimal route in transporting the MSW from dumper bins and temporary transfer stations to the dump-yard. MCGM must operate 90 such vehicles in 6 trips. . When time window is employed for vehicle routing, resources like labours and vehicles can be effectively managed and utilized. Due to the time window, it is easier for the highest-level officials to manage both labour and transportation vehicles.