A GIS- Based suitability analysis for siting a solid waste in an urban area

Salemi, M.; Hejazi, R.

doi:10.22034/ijhcum.2017.02.01.006

Document Type : CASE STUDY

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Department of the Environment, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22034/ijhcum.2017.02.01.006

Abstract

An appropriate solid waste disposal has been a major problem in municipal environment. The use of landfills is the most economical and environmentally acceptable method for the disposal of solid waste all over the world. The analysis of spatial data and consideration of regulation and accepted criteria are part of the important elements in the site selection. The aim of this paper is to show how application of geographic information system could be used for siting solid waste disposal in Abadan city. In this paper, we consider types of soil suitable for solid waste disposals, land use/ land cover, transportation routes and proximity to surface water. Relative importance weight of each criteria in the geographic information system was determined and finally suitability map was prepared. Based on the final suitability map, appropriate solid waste landfill site was located in north east part of the study area. Select the best landfill site among the candidate ones, and the output results can enable decision makers to make appropriate decisions to reduce the costs both in economic and environmental criteria.

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Main Subjects

Urban management and public health

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Volume 2, Issue 1January 2017Pages 57-68

Volume 2, Issue 1
January 2017
Pages 57-68