Geospatial solution for sustainable waste management: a case study

The development of any country relies on several factors, including a growing population, a robust economy marked by high-rise buildings, improved living standards, and heightened consumption levels. However, these positive developments also lead to a significant increase in solid waste generation, necessitating advanced techniques and technologies for effective management. It is a tedious job to reduce the amount of waste production, so it becomes essential to have an appropriate recovery and management system that helps mitigate the complications associated with a solid waste management system. The research leverages Geographic Information System (GIS) software to investigate this matter to determine, effective, and efficient solutions for managing waste operations. The assimilation of GIS into the discipline of solid waste management enhances the efficiency of the system, eases the burden of the work, ultimately saves time, and costs, and helps in decision-making. The basic objective of this paper is to propose a solution for the entire Pimpri village in the Thane district and to identify suitable sites required for the disposal of municipal solid waste generated daily. Additionally, the paper concludes by determining an optimized waste collection route that ensures complete waste collection with higher efficiency adhering to cost, time, and scope constraints.