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Assessment the Optimal Strategies for Municipal Solid Waste Recycling and Recovery Process with the Analysis of SWOT and QSPM in Ardabil
Azar Ashrafifard , Morteza Alighadri * , Kourosh Rahmani
Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Health, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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Background and Objectives: Environmental pollution from waste is one of the main problems of
municipal waste management. Since evaluation of the recycling and recovery process is one of the
most important stages in municipal waste management, this study aimed to determine the optimal
strategies for recycling and recycling Ardabil municipal waste by SWOT analysis and QSPM matrix in
2017.
Methods: In this descriptive-analytic study, basic information was obtained through library studies
and review of texts, observations, field visits, specialized interviews, and completion of a questionnaire
from 80 experts in this field. Finally, was used analytical method SWOT and QSPM Matrix.
Results: The final score of the internal factors 2.03 and the external factors were 3.05. According to
the IE matrix, the current status of the process was located in the WO status. In the QSPM matrix,
among strategies based on the charm score, the option of supporting recycling capabilities
(composting, extracting energy, producing quality products), and recovery waste for the construction
of related factories and the creation of a job market for unemployed youth proportional to The
conditions of the status with a score of 11.57 were introduced as the first priority.
Conclusion: Considering the current status of Ardabil municipal waste recycling and recycling
process, which is in accordance with the IE matrix in the region of change, it is necessary to take
advantage of opportunities in order to compensate for the weaknesses of the process.
Keywords: Waste Management, Recycling, Recovery, SWOT, QSPM, Ardabil
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Special
Received: 2019/03/18 | Accepted: 2019/03/18 | Published: 2019/03/18



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