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ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Improving Solid Waste Management Using a Geographic Information System in Algeria (Case of Algers)
Leila Bouchama 1
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Ammar Drias 1
 
 
 
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Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Territorial Planning, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumedien
 
 
Submission date: 2024-06-03
 
 
Final revision date: 2024-08-01
 
 
Acceptance date: 2024-08-29
 
 
Online publication date: 2024-12-30
 
 
Publication date: 2025-11-04
 
 
Corresponding author
Leila Bouchama   

Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Territorial Planning, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumedien
 
 
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2025;34(6):7033-7045
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/192766
 
 
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KEYWORDS
Algeria
Algiers
decision-making
household waste
environment
GIS
 
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ABSTRACT
This study seeks to identify, examine, and evaluate the repercussions of solid domestic waste generated by the expanding population of Algiers, which is projected to reach 4388,000 by 2020, as indicated in the National Statistics Office's annual report. Disposal of household waste can have adverse impacts on both individuals and their surroundings. Algiers is confronted with a challenge owing to the substantial daily waste output, estimated at approximately 1 kg per inhabitant per day, leading to complexities in its collection and regulation. The primary aim is to establish a spatial analytical framework utilizing geographic information systems to enhance the management of municipal waste within the province of Algiers, the capital city of Algeria. This includes the creation of an extensive database model that will be beneficial to both technical services and the general populace, supplying critical information to facilitate informed decision-making and augmenting public awareness. This research also underscores the significance of GIS technology in the decision-making process.
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The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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