Research on the Optimization of Domestic Waste Recycling Network Under the Background of Low Carbon

Mu Chen; Ziqiong Wei; Tian Wang

doi:10.71204/j0tnd161

Authors

Mu Chen Hubei University of Automotive Technology Author
Ziqiong Wei Hubei University of Automotive Technology Author
Tian Wang Hubei University of Automotive Technology Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71204/j0tnd161

Keywords:

Green and Low-Carbon, Garbage Collection and Transportation, Logistics Network, Optimization Model, Vehicle Path Problem

Abstract

To reduce the carbon emissions from waste collection vehicles, taking the representative Baolang Economic Development Zone in Shiyan City as an example, a two-stage urban domestic waste logistics collection and transportation model was established. In the first stage, the goal was to minimize the total distance, determining the optimal location for waste transfer stations. In the second stage, with the goal of minimizing total costs, and based on the determined optimal location of the transfer stations, the optimal waste collection vehicle routing was established. A genetic algorithm was designed to solve the optimal results for both stages, obtaining the best location for waste transfer stations and the optimal transportation routes for the Baolang District in Shiyan City. The optimization was compared and showed significant results. Finally, in light of the actual situation of domestic waste in the urban area of Shiyan City, suggestions were made to optimize the urban domestic waste collection network.

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