Moving Towards Electrified Waste Management Fleet: State of the Art and Future Trends
Efficient waste management remains critical to achieving sustainable urban development, addressing challenges related to resource conservation, environmental preservation, and carbon emissions reduction. This review synthesizes advancements in waste management technologies, focusing on three transfo...
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| description | Efficient waste management remains critical to achieving sustainable urban development, addressing challenges related to resource conservation, environmental preservation, and carbon emissions reduction. This review synthesizes advancements in waste management technologies, focusing on three transformative areas: optimization techniques, the integration of electric vehicles (EVs), and the adoption of smart technologies. Optimization methodologies, such as vehicle routing problems (VRPs) and dynamic scheduling, have demonstrated significant improvements in operational efficiency and emissions reduction. The integration of EVs has emerged as a sustainable alternative to traditional diesel fleets, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while addressing infrastructure and economic challenges. Additionally, the application of smart technologies, including Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and the Geographic Information System (GIS), has revolutionized waste monitoring and decision-making, enhancing the alignment of waste systems with circular economy principles. Despite these advancements, barriers such as high costs, technological complexities, and geographic disparities persist, necessitating scalable, inclusive solutions. This review highlights the need for interdisciplinary research, policy standardization, and global collaboration to overcome these challenges. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers, municipalities, and businesses, enabling data-driven decision-making, optimized waste collection, and enhanced sustainability strategies in modern waste management systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3b8e726e7a8f4d63b40504e081baf3b72025-08-20T02:28:33ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-04-01188199210.3390/en18081992Moving Towards Electrified Waste Management Fleet: State of the Art and Future TrendsTommaso Bragatto0Mohammad Ghoreishi1Francesca Santori2Alberto Geri3Marco Maccioni4Mostafa Jabari5Huda M. Almughary6Department of Astronautics, Electric and Energy Engineering, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00184 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Astronautics, Electric and Energy Engineering, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00184 Rome, ItalyASM Terni S.p.A., Via Bruno Capponi 100, 05100 Terni, ItalyDepartment of Astronautics, Electric and Energy Engineering, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00184 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Astronautics, Electric and Energy Engineering, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00184 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Astronautics, Electric and Energy Engineering, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00184 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Astronautics, Electric and Energy Engineering, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00184 Rome, ItalyEfficient waste management remains critical to achieving sustainable urban development, addressing challenges related to resource conservation, environmental preservation, and carbon emissions reduction. This review synthesizes advancements in waste management technologies, focusing on three transformative areas: optimization techniques, the integration of electric vehicles (EVs), and the adoption of smart technologies. Optimization methodologies, such as vehicle routing problems (VRPs) and dynamic scheduling, have demonstrated significant improvements in operational efficiency and emissions reduction. The integration of EVs has emerged as a sustainable alternative to traditional diesel fleets, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while addressing infrastructure and economic challenges. Additionally, the application of smart technologies, including Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and the Geographic Information System (GIS), has revolutionized waste monitoring and decision-making, enhancing the alignment of waste systems with circular economy principles. Despite these advancements, barriers such as high costs, technological complexities, and geographic disparities persist, necessitating scalable, inclusive solutions. This review highlights the need for interdisciplinary research, policy standardization, and global collaboration to overcome these challenges. The findings provide actionable insights for policymakers, municipalities, and businesses, enabling data-driven decision-making, optimized waste collection, and enhanced sustainability strategies in modern waste management systems.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/8/1992municipal waste optimizationcircular economysmart technologiesartificial intelligenceelectric vehiclescarbon emission reduction |
| spellingShingle | Tommaso Bragatto Mohammad Ghoreishi Francesca Santori Alberto Geri Marco Maccioni Mostafa Jabari Huda M. Almughary Moving Towards Electrified Waste Management Fleet: State of the Art and Future Trends Energies municipal waste optimization circular economy smart technologies artificial intelligence electric vehicles carbon emission reduction |
| title | Moving Towards Electrified Waste Management Fleet: State of the Art and Future Trends |
| title_full | Moving Towards Electrified Waste Management Fleet: State of the Art and Future Trends |
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| title_short | Moving Towards Electrified Waste Management Fleet: State of the Art and Future Trends |
| title_sort | moving towards electrified waste management fleet state of the art and future trends |
| topic | municipal waste optimization circular economy smart technologies artificial intelligence electric vehicles carbon emission reduction |
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