Samenvatting/Abstract Afvalbeheer, of liever materialenbeheer, is een belangrijk
beleidsonderwerp. Burgers, wetgevers en planners worden geconfronteerd met steeds …

This chapter focuses on one of the most used OR techniques which is optimization with
linear programming modeling. This technique suits many problems faced when designing …

The solid waste collection problem refers to truck route optimisation to collect waste from
containers across various locations. Recent concerns exist over the impact of solid waste …

Managing waste is a crucial challenge for modern societies. Within the UK government's
ambitious environmental targets, municipal Household Waste Recycling Centres represent …

In Germany, household waste is collected via a door-to-door collection system. This form of
waste collection is already reaching its limits due to the increasing volume of household …

In recent years, stricter environmental regulations, as well as an increased public concern,
have progressively forced new landfills to be located more and more away from urban …

The main topic of the thesis is the development of a program that will allow waste companies
to reduce their time on route planning by automatizing this task. This work includes the …

Increasing complexity in municipal solid waste streams worldwide is pressing Solid Waste
Management Systems (SWMS), which need solutions to manage the waste properly. Waste …

Material recycling is quickly becoming the most visible component of municipal solid waste
management systems, and optimization models could play a prominent role in the long-term …

Population in cities is growing worldwide, which puts the systems that offer basic services to
citizens under pressure. Among these systems, the Municipal Solid Waste Management …