Diagnostic Model in Sustainable and Innovative Operations for Municipal Solid Waste Management

Abstract

Studies and assessments of municipal solid waste management systems are of fundamental importance to public authorities. Public management strategies and systems should be based on the design of integrated approaches to ensure sustainability requirements to mitigate negative impacts on the environment, economy and society. Innovative organizational and technological systems of waste management have been studied as alternative solutions to the inefficiency of conventional systems. They can be designed to guarantee quality and efficiency and understanding these new technologies is necessary. Appropriate systems for measuring sustainability performance and supporting decisions should be based on criteria and aspects relevant to the implementation of these new innovative and sustainable waste management concepts. This study aims to (1) propose a model of analysis and diagnosis for sustainable and innovative operations in the management of solid urban waste; (2) support the development of criteria and inclusion of aspects relevant to the construction of scenarios and projection of future waste management systems. The model draws from a systemic review of literature and interviews with experts in conventional waste management. The results highlight a great concern with financial factors and population awareness to obtain good results in the management systems and technologies.