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International Journal of Environmental Research
University of Tehran
ISSN: 1735-6865 EISSN: 1735-6865
Vol. 3, No. 3, 2009, pp. 447-454
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Bioline Code: er09048
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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International Journal of Environmental Research, Vol. 3, No. 3, 2009, pp. 447-454
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RFID Application in Municipal Solid Waste Management System
Abdoli, S.
Abstract
Processing and recovery is a key functional element in municipal solid waste
management system (MSWMS). Reuse, recycle and recovery of valuable components of waste
stream are given much attention in MSWMS in both developed and developing countries. The main
concern of municipalities is the sound management of recyclable materials. Source separation as a
best practice for management of trash and recyclable materials is known to every municipalities.
Since 1980 many technologies are used in recycling industry. Many municipalities are learning the
importance of new technologies in recycling industries, such as radio frequency identification
(RFID). This technology has been used widely by many organizations in some industrialized countries.
Radio frequency identification is a tagging system for automatic identification of recyclable
components of municipal solid waste stream. This paper reveals some applications of RFID
technology in Product self-management, with emphasize on municipal solid waste management as
well as environmental implications of RFID. Broad usage of RFID tags on consumer products bears
risks of dissipating both toxic and valuable substances, and could disrupt the established recycling
processes. This causes a potential mid-or-long term risks with respect to resource management and
pollution control. However, these risks could be avoided or mitigated applying precautionary principle
in the early stage of development of RFID technology.
Keywords
Radio frequency identification (RFID), Recycling, Municipal, Solid waste, Management
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