Most of the existing models of solid waste management deal with a single point of time and are based on the fixed charge problem. In developing countries the fixed charge problem approach is not adequate in the modelling of solid waste management systems. Moreover, in fast growing cities the problem of locating disposal sites and allocating collection areas to them becomes difficult in the long-term. This paper deals with the application of a transportation model designed to minimise solid waste handling costs over several developmental phases of an urban area. The model is applied to an actual case to demonstrate its usefulness for long-range planning in cities.
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