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Prediction of household and commercial BMW generation according to socio-economic and other factors for the Dublin region
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Date Issued
2009-04
Date Available
2011-08-10T10:49:28Z
Abstract
Both planning and design of integrated municipal solid waste management systems require accurate prediction of waste generation. This research predicted the quantity and distribution of biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) generation within a diverse 'landscape' of residential areas, as well as from a variety of commercial establishments (restaurants, hotels, hospitals, etc.) in the Dublin (Ireland) region. Socio-economic variables, housing types, and the sizes and main activities of commercial establishments were hypothesized as the key determinants contributing to the spatial variability of BMW generation. A geographical information system (GIS) 'model' of BMW generation was created using ArcMap, a component of ArcGIS 9. Statistical data including socio-economic status and household size were mapped on an electoral district basis. Historical research and data from the scientific literature were used to assign BMW generation rates to residential and commercial establishments. These predictions were combined to give overall BMW estimates for the region, which can aid waste planning and policy decisions. This technique will also aid the design of future waste management strategies as a function of demographic changes and development. By changing the input data, this estimation tool can be adapted for use in other locations.
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Other funder
Other Sponsorship
Environmental Protection Agency
National Development Plan
Type of Material
Journal Article
Publisher
Elsevier
Journal
Waste Management
Volume
29
Issue
4
Start Page
1237
End Page
1250
Copyright (Published Version)
2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Subject – LCSH
Organic wastes--Ireland--Dublin
Integrated solid waste management--Ireland--Dublin
Organic wastes--Geographic information systems
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Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
ISSN
0956-053X
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