A mathematical model for municipal solid waste management – A case study in Hong Kong

Ka Man Lee; C. L. Yeung; Z. R. Xiong; Sai Ho Chung

doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2016.06.017

A mathematical model for municipal solid waste management – A case study in Hong Kong

Ka Man Lee, C. L. Yeung, Z. R. Xiong, Sai Ho Chung

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Abstract

Hong Kong which has a relative high daily per capita domestic waste generation rate in Asia has not yet established a comprehensive waste management system. This paper conducts a review of waste management approaches and models. Researchers highlight that mathematical models provide useful information for decision-makers to select appropriate choices and save cost. It is suggested to consider municipal solid waste management in a holistic view and improve the utilization of waste management infrastructures. A mathematical model which adopts integer linear programming and mixed integer programming has been developed for Hong Kong municipal solid waste management. A sensitivity analysis was carried out to simulate different scenarios which provide decision-makers important information for establishing Hong Kong waste management system.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	430-441
Number of pages	12
Journal	Waste Management
Volume	58
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2016.06.017
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2016

Keywords

Environmental protection
Hong Kong
Mathematical model
Municipal solid waste management
Solid waste management framework

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Waste Management and Disposal

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