Track: Modeling and Simulation

Abstract

Tadweer is the central waste management service provider for the emirate of Abu Dhabi, which sustains a dilemma in handling municipal and commercial waste collection and transport primarily at the emirate’s congested districts including, Al Khalidiyah and Al Zaab. The conventional approach pursued by Tadweer during solid waste collection and transport in urban sectors encounters prolonged lead time. Inefficiency in the management of solid waste is exacerbated by desegregation of wastes, overdue waste disposal in bins, non-optimal routing and lack of awareness by the public. To evaluate the efficiency of the system, factors such as collection routes, transport distances, the number of vehicles to be employed will be examined thoroughly to improve the process. Accordingly, methodologies of Six Sigma, Project Management, Design of Experiments and Logistics will be utilized to improve the performance of the processes and maintaining the required standards of health and safety. Furthermore, simulation technology will be employed to enable scenario analyses as well as improvements testing for a proficient and sustainable collection and transportation system.