Abstract

Municipal solid waste management (MSWM) is a critical issue facing cities worldwide as urban populations expand and waste generation increases. Sustainable waste management seeks to minimize environmental impact, conserve natural resources, and safeguard public health. This paper explores various eco-friendly MSWM options, such as recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy technologies, and evaluates their effectiveness using multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) methods. MCDM offers a systematic approach to assess alternatives based on environmental, economic, social, and technical criteria. By integrating these factors, decision-makers can identify and prioritize sustainable waste management strategies that balance environmental goals with financial feasibility and community acceptance. This paper demonstrates the application of MCDM techniques, such as the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), to optimize MSWM decision-making. The findings underscore the importance of adopting comprehensive evaluation frameworks to guide municipalities toward more sustainable and resilient waste management systems.