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  • Environmental Science
  • Public Administration
  • Urban Planning

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  • Municipal solid waste management (MSWM) in emerging and developing countries faces challenges in selecting appropriate operator models.
  • Existing approaches may lack a systematic framework, leading to suboptimal choices and inefficient waste management.
  • This paper builds upon prior evidence to offer a structured decision-making process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a four-step decision support system (DSS) for selecting suitable MSWM operator models.
  • To provide tools, including checklists and a catalogue of 42 common operator models (COMs), to aid local decision-making.
  • To facilitate an iterative and evidence-based selection process for operator models.

Main Methods:

  • A four-step DSS involving problem understanding, objective formulation, capacity assessment, and model selection.
  • Development of checklists for decision support in steps 1-4A.
  • Utilisation of a COM catalogue and decision-making flowchart in step 4B.
  • An iterative process allowing for refinement of steps 2-4.

Main Results:

  • The DSS helps avoid pre-selection bias and identifies potential weaknesses in operator model selection.
  • A structured approach enhances the identification of strengths and weaknesses relevant to local conditions.
  • The system supports the selection from 42 evidence-based common operator models.

Conclusions:

  • A formal decision support system improves the selection and design of MSWM operator models.
  • Key factors for successful implementation include public authority capacity, general management, and financial management.
  • The iterative DSS promotes informed and context-specific choices for sustainable MSWM.