A methodology for evaluating environmental impact of solid waste disposal sites : case study from Jordan

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This paper aims to apply Focused Environmental Assessment (FEA) to measure the impacts of solid waste disposal (SWD) sites in Jordan.

The proposed methodology is based on a multi-criteria analysis and decision theory.

A case study for major solid waste sites in Jordan is presented.

The paper argues that the goals of waste management should be governed by the criteria of socio-economic environmental factors.

This criterion states that a solid waste management (SWM) program is feasible only if it reduces energy, resource use, and pollution.

The paper recommends the adoption of decision theory in the evaluation SWD sites.