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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
2
Issue
2
Date
1/1/1972

Article Facts

Title
Evaluation of Alternatives For Solid Waste Systems
DOI
10.2190/80AD-E46C-3WNJ-TAAE
Authors
  • Robert B. Wenger
  • Charles R. Rhyner
Pages
89-108
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Evaluation of Alternatives For Solid Waste Systems

Robert B. Wenger
Charles R. Rhyner

DOI: 10.2190/80AD-E46C-3WNJ-TAAE

Abstract

A method is presented which incorporates environmental, social, and engineering factors into the selection of a solid waste system from among several alternatives. The methodology relies upon the establishment of a data matrix for the criteria and alternatives under consideration and upon the assignment of weights to the various criteria. A stochastic procedure takes account of the inherent uncertainty in the quantitative values assigned to subjective criteria and for the uncertainty in the assigned weightings. An example is included which demonstrates the use of the method.

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