African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Cost minimization and operation optimization model for strategic waste management decision plans: A case study

Faith U. Babalola
  • Faith U. Babalola
  • Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
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AbdulGaniyu O. Adelopo
  • AbdulGaniyu O. Adelopo
  • Works and Physical Planning Department, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
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Boluwatito M. Aiyepola
  • Boluwatito M. Aiyepola
  • Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
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Afolasade T. Nubi
  • Afolasade T. Nubi
  • Works and Physical Planning Department, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 23 August 2020
  •  Accepted: 09 February 2021
  •  Published: 28 February 2021

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