Collection and recycle bin location-allocation problem in solid waste management: A review

This comprehensive work explores the research performed in optimization of the collection bin and in recycle bin location-allocation issues in solid waste management. Although the collection phase of solid waste management accounts for a significant proportion of the municipal budget, it has attracted only limited attention of the researchers. Optimization of the collection bin and recycle bin location- allocation problems in solid waste management can be advantageous with respect to bin access to every individual person of municipality, reduction in the numbers of open dumping yards, considerable profit if the recycled products are properly processed, and as an effort toward sustainable and green world. Hence, the topic of interest should be pursued, especially in developing countries, to enable development of a cost-efficient and sustainable solid waste management system.