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Information system with multiple data layer approach to select the C&D waste landfilling infrastructure.

Zhikun Ding¹, Menglian Zhu², Huanyu Wu³

¹College of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, People's Republic of China.

Environmental Science and Pollution Research International

|July 8, 2020

Summary

This study presents a new method using Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (F-AHP) and Geographic Information System (GIS) to identify suitable construction and demolition (C&D) waste landfill sites. The approach helps manage C&D waste effectively by considering environmental, social, and economic factors.

Keywords:

Construction and demolition waste Fuzzy-AHP Geographic information system Landfill site selection

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Environmental Science
Urban Planning
Waste Management

Background:

Landfilling is a primary method for managing construction and demolition (C&D) waste.
Selecting appropriate C&D waste landfill sites is crucial for minimizing environmental and social impacts.
Existing methods may not fully integrate diverse environmental, social, and economic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and validate an integrated approach for selecting optimal C&D waste landfill sites.
To develop a decision-making framework that incorporates multiple criteria for landfill site selection.
To provide a practical tool for urban planners and waste management authorities.

Main Methods:

A hybrid approach combining Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (F-AHP) and Geographic Information System (GIS).
Multi-criteria decision analysis considering environmental, social, and economic factors.
Case study application in Shenzhen, China, to demonstrate the model's efficacy.

Main Results:

The proposed F-AHP and GIS model successfully identified potential C&D waste landfill sites.
Approximately 25 million m² of land in Shenzhen was identified as potentially suitable.
The study highlighted that practical usability is constrained by site size, even with large potential areas.

Conclusions:

The integrated F-AHP and GIS framework offers an improved methodology for C&D waste landfill site selection.
The findings have significant practical implications for sustainable urban planning and waste management strategies.
The approach provides a robust model for decision-making in landfill management.