Abstract:Infectious waste disposal is a crucial concern in many areas. Not only is the waste obnoxious, but it can also pose a vital risk to human health. Disposal of infectious waste incurs higher costs than general waste disposal and must abide by stricter regulations. In this paper, the infectious waste disposal is formulated as a multi-objective optimization model. The objectives encompass economic, social, and environmental concerns. To save cost, waste transshipment facilities to function as consolidation points … Show more
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