Methodology for industrial solid waste management: implementation to sludge management in Asturias (Spain)

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Industrial Engineering
• Waste Management

Background:

• Increasing industrial solid waste generation poses significant environmental risks.
• The variety and dispersed sources of industrial waste complicate treatment selection.
• Growing public demand for environmental sustainability necessitates improved waste treatment systems.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a straightforward methodology for industrial waste treatment selection.
• To assist factories in identifying, evaluating, and choosing optimal solid waste treatment solutions.

Main Methods:

• A systematic approach for evaluating waste treatment technologies.
• Integration of environmental, technical, and economic criteria into the selection process.

Main Results:

• A structured framework for comparative analysis of waste treatment options.
• Facilitation of informed decision-making for industrial waste management.

Conclusions:

• The proposed methodology simplifies the complex task of selecting appropriate industrial solid waste treatment.
• Adoption of this method can lead to more sustainable and cost-effective waste management practices.