ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Improving Solid Waste Management
Using a Geographic Information
System in Algeria (Case of Algers)
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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
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Leila Bouchama
Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Territorial Planning, University of Science and Technology Houari
Boumedien
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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.