Hazardous waste management system for Thailand’s local administrative organization via route and location selection

Abstract

The problem of waste pollution has become increasingly serious all over the world, particularly in developing countries that face significant pollution control challenges. End-of-life wastes cause economic, health, and environmental problems if they are not properly managed. As the world's population and living standards rise, so does the amount of waste produced. The environmental impact is significant, with massive amounts of waste generated each year with only basic or minimal treatment to mitigate its impact. As a result, there is an urgent need for a method that can precisely optimize transportation routing and disposal hub location for Thailand's local administrative organizations' hazardous waste management (LAOs). The proposed decision support system (DSS) may provide useful information to decision-makers in prioritizing disposal site alternatives and implementing feasible waste management actions.