Selection of an optimal Landfill Location using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Methods

This paper identifies the components necessary to develop a decision analysis framework on issues concerning the selection of a landfill location, to facilitate the selection of a multi-criteria decision analysis process and thereafter to provide guidance on the implementation of the selected multi-criteria decision analysis method within the larger context of the people, processes,and tools used in decision making.The main subject of research of this paper is the applicability of multi-criteria decision analysis methods for selection of an optimal landfill location considering the complexity of the problem influenced by numerous and sometimes even contradictory aspects.