Analytic Hierarchy Process Method as a support tool in solid waste management: a review
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Decision-making processes based on Multicriteria Decision-Making Models (MDMM) have been used to solve several problems, including those related to solid waste management. One such model is the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) method, which employs qualitative and quantitative criteria and the participation of different decision-makers. Thus, the aim of this article is to analyze the literature on the use of the AHP method in support of solid waste management. For this, a systematic literature review considered articles in English, available on the CAPES Periódicos Portal, from 2000 to 2022, with 12 studies that exclusively used the AHP method being discussed in depth. The studies used the method for destination or disposal decisions, solid waste treatment/utilization technologies, or in places for installing sanitary landfills, composting plants, etc. solid waste. All of them were based on the opinion of experts and stakeholders, revealing the AHP as a powerful decision-support tool. Some gaps found were that none of the studies detailed the source(s) and/or database of the literature review; some did not inform the number of participants; and only 5 studies explained how they proceeded with the sensitivity analysis. As main recommendations, it is suggested that these gaps be met, in addition to discussing whether the results met the expectations of the parties involved in the judgments.
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