A Review of Solid Waste Management Techniques Using GIS and Other Technologies

摘要

Solid waste management has been a leading concern for all the developing countries. It poses serious threats in terms of environmental damage, health hazards and economic cascade. There has to be apt planning for proper waste management by analyzing the area and its waste situation. This paper deals with, how Geographical Information System and other technologies like RFID, GPS etc. Can be used as a decision support tool for proper planning of solid waste management. This paper aims to review and compare various GIS models suggested for solid waste management. The study would upgrade the solid waste management reform, boost its management and efficiency to ensure the practical solutions for solid waste collection process, monitoring and management for green environment.