The potential of smart cities in remediating environmental problems in general and waste
management, in particular, is an important question that needs to be investigated in …

In scientific literature two large, partly overlapping areas regarding the environmental and
economical attractive removal of waste coexist: reverse logistics and waste management …

Urbanization and population growth have resulted in a significant increase in the amount of
generated construction and demolition (C&D) waste worldwide. Improper C&D waste …

Driven by new laws and regulations concerning the emission of greenhouse gases, carriers
are starting to use electric vehicles for last-mile deliveries. The limited battery capacities of …

Developing an efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for solid waste
collection (SWC) and transportation system remains a major challenge for municipalities …

Hospital material management has been identified as one key cost containment lever to
cope with steadily increasing healthcare costs in industrialized countries. The purpose of …

In the backdrop of prompt advancement, information and communication technology (ICT)
has become an inevitable part to plan and design of modern solid waste management …

Solid waste management faces increasing challenges due to rapid urbanisation and
population growth. In addition, the different types of waste sources are scattered in different …

Abstract Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) collection is a necessary process in any municipality
resulting in the quality-of-life, economic aspects and urban structuralization. The intrinsic …

Waste collection is nowadays an increasingly important business. However, it is often an
inefficient operation due to the high uncertainty associated with the real waste bins' fill …