Optimal Management of Existing Alternatives in Municipal Solid Waste Recovery

Abstract

Tehran city is among the most populated capitals in the world. This city generates an approximate amount of 7,000 tons of municipal wastes per day that terminates in a total annual amount of 2.5 million tons. In this study available alternatives in municipal solid waste recovery in Tehran as a weighted representative for Iran are taken in to consideration. Through a cross-sectional study, feasible strategies concerning each alternative were classified, evaluated and ranked in order to provide an invaluable support for decision-makers. The analysis is run through SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) method. In order to make the comparison among different strategies possible, initially the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats relating to optimization of municipal solid waste recovery are identified and then the priority of different proposed strategies are manifested for being used as a strong tool for decision-makers.