GIS Based Solid Waste Management System for GN Ward of Greater Mumbai

Abstract

Population growth, urbanization, industrialization and technological development have contributed to the generation of large quantities of solid waste on a daily basis. Unscientific waste disposal methods, poor collection and inadequate transportation are considered as the main reasons for accumulation of solid waste. Efficient collection, transportation and management of solid waste will not only reduce the pollution problem but also reduces the risk to human health and the environment. Important functional element of municipal solid waste management includes waste generation, collection, transportation, processing and disposal. The present study focuses on smart waste management practices specifically for municipal solid waste. Geographical Information System (GIS) is considered as a successful approach to analyze complex spatial phenomena which help in planning and decision making related to solid waste management. GIS and GPS technologies have proven to be useful tool for smart waste management. It helps in improving the collection efficiency of municipal solid waste by optimizing the collection and transportation route as well as by reallocation of bins.