Application of the modified RIAM method in assessing the environmental impact of municipal solid waste management scenarios (A case study).

ABSTRACT: The rapid impact assessment matrix (RIAM) is a widely utilized tool for evaluating environmental impacts in municipal solid waste management. However, the traditional RIAM (T-RIAM) method includes ambiguities in its scoring classification, which can hinder decision-making accuracy. This study introduces a modified RIAM approach, enhancing classification precision by refining impact categories, making it particularly valuable for projects constrained by time and resources. Using the Nazlou landfill in Urmia, Iran, as a case study, two waste management scenarios were assessed: (1) constructing a new landfill cell with leachate treatment facilities and (2) adding a composting plant to divert organic waste. The second scenario was identified as the optimal choice due to its positive environmen

SUBMITTER: Ghanbarzadeh Lak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11774823 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature