Article ID: | iaor1989936 |
Country: | United States |
Volume: | 19 |
Issue: | 6 |
Start Page Number: | 52 |
End Page Number: | 61 |
Publication Date: | Nov 1989 |
Journal: | Interfaces |
Authors: | Baetz Brian W., Pas Eric I., NeeBe Alan W. |
Keywords: | programming: linear |
Managing municipal solid waste (trash) is becoming increasingly important for public sector agencies responsible for its treatment and disposal. Waste-management facilities, such as landfills and incinerators, have substantial development and operating costs, and the public is increasingly concerned with their location and operation. A dynamic programming approach to determine the optimal sizing and timing for landfills and waste-to-energy facilities was used by three municipalities currently in the planning and development stage. It has potential application for other municipalities investigating strategies for developing and expanding their waste-management systems.