A decision system for locating garbage disposal plant

This paper addresses the problem of locating a new garbage disposal plant (GDP) using a decision system based on fuzzy inference. The proposed system can accommodate new information on the garbage disposal plant site selection by updating its knowledge base. Several factors are considered in the locating process including topography and geology, natural resources, socio-cultural aspects, and economy and safety. The system will rank sites on a scale of 0-100%, with 100% being the most appropriate one. A weighting system is used for all of the considered factors. The results from testing the system using different sites show the effectiveness of the system in the selection process. The system can be used as a tool by planners and decision makers in the process of initial screening to select a suitable GDP site.