Forecasting of solid waste composition using fuzzy regression approach: a case of Delhi
by Amitabh Kumar Srivastava, Arvind K. Nema
International Journal of Environment and Waste Management (IJEWM), Vol. 2, No. 1/2, 2008

Abstract: Fuzzy regression based approach has been used for forecasting the solid waste composition of Delhi, India between years 2007 to 2024. The estimates show that the plastic content of the waste is expected to increase from 2.74% to 3.55%. The percentages of paper and food waste are expected to decrease from 29.50% to 24.58% and from 36.37% to 27.55% respectively. The metals and glass has been estimated to increase to triple and double respectively. The findings emphasise the importance of forecasting waste composition and the significance of waste segregation for efficient operation of various reuse-recycle, treatment and disposal facilities.

Online publication date: Sun, 03-Feb-2008

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