Application of AHP model for evaluation of solid waste treatment technology.

Abstract

Solid waste management is a major challenge for Malaysia to address in the light of Vision 
\n2020. Therefore, a better strategy and planning is important to improve the efficiency and 
\neffectiveness of solid waste management. A multicriteria decision making technique, 
\nAnalytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), which utilizes a multi-level hierarchical structure 
\nconsists of objective, criteria, subcriteria, and alternatives is applied in selection of an 
\nappropriate solid waste treatment technology. The input from the experts has been used in 
\npairwise comparison matrix in order to rank the technologies. These comparisons have been 
\nused to obtain the weights of importance of the decision criteria, and the relative 
\nperformance measures of the alternatives. Based on consistency ratios, a value of 10 percent 
\nor less will be accepted; otherwise the process must be revaluated. A case study was 
\nconducted at Sepang Municipal Council (SMC) to demonstrate the application of AHP on 
\nthat area. The finding of this study shows that the combination of recycling and composting 
\ntechnology is the most appropriate solid waste treatment technology and recommended to 
\nbe implementing in Sepang Municipal Council.