This paper explores the necessity of using spatial‐temporal specific neighbourhood rules for
simulation of urban dynamics at a regional level with the help of a Cellular Automata (CA) …

In recent decades, attaining urban sustainability is the primary goal for urban planners and
decision makers. Among various aspects of urban sustainability, environmental protection …

This study presents a geographical information system (GIS)-based procedure for the
precise estimation of solid waste generation, computed using the local population density …

Site selection is an important and necessary issue for waste management in fast-growing
regions. Because of the complexity of waste management systems, the selection of the …

Transportation plays a leading role in waste collection and disposal for solid waste
management as collection activities account for the majority of the cost of solid waste …

Waste management is a complex process that requires a lot of information from various
sources such as factors on waste generation and waste quantity forecasts. When operations …

This paper presents a sophisticated mixed-integer linear programming model developed to
help regional decision-makers in the long-term planning of solid waste management …

Waste management is a matter of concern to all countries. It is important both in an urban
and in a rural context, being especially acute in the former. Yet, despite the importance of …

In recent years, several types of simulation and prediction models have been used within a
GIS environment to determine a realistic future for urban growth patterns. These models …

A location-allocation model contained within a geographic information systems (GIS)
software package was used to design a recycling depot scheme for a community of 22,000 …