Illegal Abandoned Waste Sites (IAWSs): A Multi-Parametric GIS-Based Workflow for Waste Management Planning and Cost Analysis Assessment
The occurrence of illegal waste activities is a worldwide problem, due to improper actions and inadequate services across many territories. Geographical Information Systems (GISs) software plays a crucial role in optimizing waste management and determining the shortest route paths for waste transpor...
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| description | The occurrence of illegal waste activities is a worldwide problem, due to improper actions and inadequate services across many territories. Geographical Information Systems (GISs) software plays a crucial role in optimizing waste management and determining the shortest route paths for waste transportation. This work focuses on the development of a GIS-based workflow for the detection of Illegal Abandoned Waste Sites (IAWSs) and waste management planning. The integration of remote/ground sensing activities, geospatial data, and models within a GIS framework is a useful practice for conducting cost analysis and supporting the development of efficient waste management plans. Firstly, available satellite images are employed in a baseline assessment, combining ancillary and remote sensing data. As a result of satellite monitoring, a ground-piloted survey is carried out by checking the potential-IAWSs density map retrieved from the satellite pre-recognition phase. Hence, a total of 171 ground points are geo-localized and spatialized, according to qualitative on-site products and 2.5D volume analysis. Consequently, distances from illegal dumping sites to proper disposal plants are calculated, achieving the shortest route paths as geospatial information. From these data, a Functional Unit (FU) of 1 ton of mixed waste plus 381.6 kg of inert material is determined, a fundamental stage for comparing different cost analysis processes in similar contexts. By using a GIS-based workflow, a cost analysis assessment is provided, aiming to support principal activities such as waste transportation and disposal to the proper plant (e.g., landfill or incineration). In conclusion, spatial data analysis results are fundamental in managing illegal abandoned waste sites, helping to establish a cost analysis assessment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c3f92101816a4a63a7d380bf63e4f0622025-06-25T13:43:42ZengMDPI AGEarth2673-48342025-05-01623310.3390/earth6020033Illegal Abandoned Waste Sites (IAWSs): A Multi-Parametric GIS-Based Workflow for Waste Management Planning and Cost Analysis AssessmentAlfonso Valerio Ragazzo0Alessandro Mei1Sara Mattei2Giuliano Fontinovo3Mario Grosso4Institute of Atmospheric Pollution Research (CNR-IIA), National Research Council of Italy, Monterotondo, 00185 Rome, ItalyInstitute of Atmospheric Pollution Research (CNR-IIA), National Research Council of Italy, Monterotondo, 00185 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, ItalyInstitute of Atmospheric Pollution Research (CNR-IIA), National Research Council of Italy, Monterotondo, 00185 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, ItalyThe occurrence of illegal waste activities is a worldwide problem, due to improper actions and inadequate services across many territories. Geographical Information Systems (GISs) software plays a crucial role in optimizing waste management and determining the shortest route paths for waste transportation. This work focuses on the development of a GIS-based workflow for the detection of Illegal Abandoned Waste Sites (IAWSs) and waste management planning. The integration of remote/ground sensing activities, geospatial data, and models within a GIS framework is a useful practice for conducting cost analysis and supporting the development of efficient waste management plans. Firstly, available satellite images are employed in a baseline assessment, combining ancillary and remote sensing data. As a result of satellite monitoring, a ground-piloted survey is carried out by checking the potential-IAWSs density map retrieved from the satellite pre-recognition phase. Hence, a total of 171 ground points are geo-localized and spatialized, according to qualitative on-site products and 2.5D volume analysis. Consequently, distances from illegal dumping sites to proper disposal plants are calculated, achieving the shortest route paths as geospatial information. From these data, a Functional Unit (FU) of 1 ton of mixed waste plus 381.6 kg of inert material is determined, a fundamental stage for comparing different cost analysis processes in similar contexts. By using a GIS-based workflow, a cost analysis assessment is provided, aiming to support principal activities such as waste transportation and disposal to the proper plant (e.g., landfill or incineration). In conclusion, spatial data analysis results are fundamental in managing illegal abandoned waste sites, helping to establish a cost analysis assessment.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4834/6/2/33abandoned wastegeospatialGISsatelliteground surveyproduct analysis |
| spellingShingle | Alfonso Valerio Ragazzo Alessandro Mei Sara Mattei Giuliano Fontinovo Mario Grosso Illegal Abandoned Waste Sites (IAWSs): A Multi-Parametric GIS-Based Workflow for Waste Management Planning and Cost Analysis Assessment Earth abandoned waste geospatial GIS satellite ground survey product analysis |
| title | Illegal Abandoned Waste Sites (IAWSs): A Multi-Parametric GIS-Based Workflow for Waste Management Planning and Cost Analysis Assessment |
| title_full | Illegal Abandoned Waste Sites (IAWSs): A Multi-Parametric GIS-Based Workflow for Waste Management Planning and Cost Analysis Assessment |
| title_fullStr | Illegal Abandoned Waste Sites (IAWSs): A Multi-Parametric GIS-Based Workflow for Waste Management Planning and Cost Analysis Assessment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Illegal Abandoned Waste Sites (IAWSs): A Multi-Parametric GIS-Based Workflow for Waste Management Planning and Cost Analysis Assessment |
| title_short | Illegal Abandoned Waste Sites (IAWSs): A Multi-Parametric GIS-Based Workflow for Waste Management Planning and Cost Analysis Assessment |
| title_sort | illegal abandoned waste sites iawss a multi parametric gis based workflow for waste management planning and cost analysis assessment |
| topic | abandoned waste geospatial GIS satellite ground survey product analysis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4834/6/2/33 |
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