The MSW decision support tool refers to the Municipal Solid Waste Decision Support Tool (MSW DST), a software model co-developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and RTI International. Dr. Ketan Shah, a professional with SCS Engineers, has been involved in the development and application of specific process modules for this tool, particularly those related to MSW collection, transportation, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with a focus on developing countries.
About the MSW Decision Support Tool
The MSW DST is a customizable computer model designed to help solid waste planners, city managers, and local governments evaluate the economic and environmental aspects of integrated waste management strategies.
About the MSW Decision Support Tool Study
Authors Ketan Shah, Ph.D., SCS Engineers, and Melanie Sattler, Ph.D., P.E., Professor, The University of Texas at Arlington, on a Solid Waste Assessment Tool (SWAT), which contains a solid waste management processing module prevalent in developing countries. Then use the processing module to compare case studies of two municipalities in Gujarat State, India: Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Vapi Municipality (VM). The study results include determining an optimal waste management system (types of waste processing) to minimize GHG emissions, costs, and diesel consumption. [1]
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