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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 314, 2021
The 6th edition of the International Conference on GIS and Applied Computing for Water Resources (WMAD21)
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| Article Number | 04006 | |
| Number of page(s) | 3 | |
| Section | Geomatics, Remote Sensing and Modelling | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202131404006 | |
| Published online | 26 October 2021 | |
Combining AHP with GIS for landfill site selection: Case of the Ben Ahmed circle
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Hassan First University of Settat, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Applied Chemistry and Environment Laboratory, Settat, Morocco
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Hassan First University of Settat, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Biochemistry, Neurosciences, Natural Resources and Environment Laboratory, Settat, Morocco
* Corresponding author: g.benezzine@uhp.ac.ma
The demographic growth in the circle of Ben Ahmed leads to a large production of household waste. This waste is disposed of in uncontrolled open-air landfills. The informal discharge of this waste leads to negative impacts on the environment and on human health. To remedy these effects, this work aims to locate suitable locations for a sanitary landfill. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), a multi-criteria approach, and the Geographic Information System (GIS) were used. Following a thorough study, nine criteria were taken into account; distance to groundwater, water bodies, roads, highways, settlements, forests, land use map, elevation, and slope. Suitable sites have been identified to assist managers and officials in selecting a good location for a legal landfill.
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