An Integrated Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Approach for E-Waste Collection Center Location Problem

Hür Bersam Bolat, İrem Otay, Gül Tekin Temur and Şükrü İmre
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Hür Bersam Bolat: Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
İrem Otay: Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey
Gül Tekin Temur: Bahçeşehir University, Turkey
Şükrü İmre: Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

International Journal of Fuzzy System Applications (IJFSA), 2021, vol. 10, issue 2, 21-38

Abstract: Selection of locations for collecting end of life goods is a multi-dimensional problem. In this study, the objective is to propose a hybrid multi-criteria decision model for e-waste collection center location selection problem employing an integrated Pythagorean fuzzy AHP (analytical hierarchy process)-VIKOR (multi-criteria optimization and compromise solution) methodology. A case study from Turkish e-waste recycling industry is conducted in order to verify the success of the proposed methodology. Thirty-nine alternative collection center districts are evaluated and ranked by employing Pythagorean fuzzy VIKOR based on “cost, logistics, environment, socio-culture, and population” and 11 sub-criteria. The study involves 39 e-waste collection location centers, and the model was solved for 50 times for 10 scenarios for each criterion. The results of sensitivity analysis indicate that the evaluation of criteria and determination of their weights have critical effects on the results.

Date: 2021
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