Optimizing Provisional Urban Waste Cooking Oil Collection: A Literature Review of MCDM and Set Covering Models
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Waste Cooking Oil Management, Multi-Criteria Decision Making, Set Covering ModelAbstract
As urban populations grow, the amount of waste cooking oil (WCO) generated by households also increases. This WCO creates more environmental pollution if not handled properly. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are responsible for collecting WCO from households but face difficulties due to limited support and poorly planned collection systems. This study focuses on the optimal placement of provisional WCO collection points in urban areas. It uses a two-stage decision-making framework which are combining Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) and the Set Covering Model (SCM). A systematic literature review is conducted to evaluate the use of MCDM and SCM for WCO collection and facility location planning. However, the review finds no existing research combine MCDM and SCM for WCO collection from households. This represents a critical research gap, especially for planning provisional facilities in dynamic urban settings. To address this, the study proposes a future research direction that uses a two-stage decision-making framework to support better decision-making and improve operational efficiency in urban WCO collection systems.
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