Reverse logistics system planning for recycling electrical appliances and computers in Taiwan

• Published in: Resources, conservation and recycling Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 55 - 72
• Main Author: Shih, Li-Hsing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.05.2001; Oxford Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Electrical appliances; Exact sciences and technology; Pollution; Recycling; Reverse logistics; Taiwan; Urban and domestic wastes; Wastes; Asia; Taiwan; Electrical appliances; Reverse logistics; Recycling; Electronic equipment; Electrical equipment; Theoretical study; Mixed integer programming; Household electrical appliances; Optimization; Waste management; Upgrading; Selective collection; Solid waste; Computer; Optimal planning; Logistics

Since the disposition of end-of-life home appliances has caused tremendous attention, Taiwan recently promulgated a Scrap Home Appliances and Computers Recycling Regulation that mandates manufacturers and importers to take back their products. Reverse logistics system planning shall become vital as...