Identification of suitable sites for municipal waste dumping and disposal using multi-criteria decision-making technique and spatial technology: A case of Bolpur municipality, Birbhum district, West Bengal

Municipal waste management is among the critical global issues that need special attention and is the primary concern of municipal authorities. This research aims to find the most suitable municipal waste dumping and disposal location. The analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and geographic informatio...

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Main Authors: Piyali Bhowmick, Susmita Das, Niladri Das
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Waste Management Bulletin
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949750724000129
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description Municipal waste management is among the critical global issues that need special attention and is the primary concern of municipal authorities. This research aims to find the most suitable municipal waste dumping and disposal location. The analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and geographic information system (GIS) have been used to find relevant municipal Waste dumping sites. The final output of the Waste dumping suitable sites has been extracted using 10 functional parameters, namely distance from the pond, distance from the residential area, distance from the sensitive area, land use and land cover, slope, distance from the university campus, distance from roads, distance from the river, elevation, and distance from railway stations. The result reveals that only 6% of the municipality's land is best fitted for waste dumping. These areas are mainly fallow land, and 17% is highly suitable for waste dumping. The finding also indicated that the eastern part of Ward No. 22 and the south and southwestern part of Ward No. 16 are best for waste dumping. By methodically selecting appropriate locations, this study may help urban planners and legislators build a waste management infrastructure that is both resilient and ecologically responsible by reducing negative impacts on the environment, safeguarding public health, and making the most efficient use of available resources.
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spelling doaj.art-6e39e133e6904a53847594d87de13fcf2024-03-28T06:40:29ZengElsevierWaste Management Bulletin2949-75072024-04-0121250265Identification of suitable sites for municipal waste dumping and disposal using multi-criteria decision-making technique and spatial technology: A case of Bolpur municipality, Birbhum district, West BengalPiyali Bhowmick0Susmita Das1Niladri Das2Department of Geography, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, West Bengal 700 064, IndiaDepartment of Geography, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal 741235, IndiaDepartment of Geography, Hiralal Bhakat College, Nalhati, West Bengal 731220, India; Corresponding author.Municipal waste management is among the critical global issues that need special attention and is the primary concern of municipal authorities. This research aims to find the most suitable municipal waste dumping and disposal location. The analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and geographic information system (GIS) have been used to find relevant municipal Waste dumping sites. The final output of the Waste dumping suitable sites has been extracted using 10 functional parameters, namely distance from the pond, distance from the residential area, distance from the sensitive area, land use and land cover, slope, distance from the university campus, distance from roads, distance from the river, elevation, and distance from railway stations. The result reveals that only 6% of the municipality's land is best fitted for waste dumping. These areas are mainly fallow land, and 17% is highly suitable for waste dumping. The finding also indicated that the eastern part of Ward No. 22 and the south and southwestern part of Ward No. 16 are best for waste dumping. By methodically selecting appropriate locations, this study may help urban planners and legislators build a waste management infrastructure that is both resilient and ecologically responsible by reducing negative impacts on the environment, safeguarding public health, and making the most efficient use of available resources.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949750724000129Analytical hierarchy processWaste dumping site suitabilityGeographic Information SystemGeospatial database
spellingShingle Piyali Bhowmick
Susmita Das
Niladri Das
Identification of suitable sites for municipal waste dumping and disposal using multi-criteria decision-making technique and spatial technology: A case of Bolpur municipality, Birbhum district, West Bengal
Waste Management Bulletin
Analytical hierarchy process
Waste dumping site suitability
Geographic Information System
Geospatial database
title Identification of suitable sites for municipal waste dumping and disposal using multi-criteria decision-making technique and spatial technology: A case of Bolpur municipality, Birbhum district, West Bengal
title_full Identification of suitable sites for municipal waste dumping and disposal using multi-criteria decision-making technique and spatial technology: A case of Bolpur municipality, Birbhum district, West Bengal
title_fullStr Identification of suitable sites for municipal waste dumping and disposal using multi-criteria decision-making technique and spatial technology: A case of Bolpur municipality, Birbhum district, West Bengal
title_full_unstemmed Identification of suitable sites for municipal waste dumping and disposal using multi-criteria decision-making technique and spatial technology: A case of Bolpur municipality, Birbhum district, West Bengal
title_short Identification of suitable sites for municipal waste dumping and disposal using multi-criteria decision-making technique and spatial technology: A case of Bolpur municipality, Birbhum district, West Bengal
title_sort identification of suitable sites for municipal waste dumping and disposal using multi criteria decision making technique and spatial technology a case of bolpur municipality birbhum district west bengal
topic Analytical hierarchy process
Waste dumping site suitability
Geographic Information System
Geospatial database
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949750724000129
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