International Journal of Science, Technology and Society

Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016

  • Using GIS to Select Ideal Sites for Municipal Wastes Transfer Station: Case Study of Embu Municipality

    Dickson Kinoti Kibetu, Daniel Muchiri

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2-1, March 2016
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: 30 June 2015
    Accepted: 21 August 2015
    Published: 20 January 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijsts.s.2016040201.11
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Applied Geographic Information Systems
    Abstract: In Kenya, many local authorities face uphill challenges in dealing with wastes especially volume reduction and proper disposal. There is minimal solid waste segregation and recycling further compounding the problem of open dumping. The study’s objective was to identify suitable areas to consider for the construction of a multi-purpose waste transfe... Show More