LOCATION OF URBAN SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION USING GIS TOOLS: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Currently the trend growth of cities and the distant location of disposal sites on generating areas, require the use of transfer stations to streamline the system of solid waste collection. The location of facilities requires extensive knowledge of the study area, since its location must be suitable, being as close as possible to the areas to be served. In this context, this paper uses the method of moments to locate a transfer station in the municipality of Santa María Huatulco. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools are used looking for feasible áreas using additional aspects than purely geographical. The methodology used within the municipality limits of Santa María Huatulco, helped to identify a polygon inside which contained the feasible area for the installation of the transfer station. Finally, field visits were made to identify the specific location of the sites. found three potential sites for the location of the transfer station, so we used a matrix tool for evaluation of the sites located.

Key Words: Geographic Information Systems, Transfer Station, Urban Solid Waste.