Question

To design an optimum municipal solid waste collection route, which of the following is/are NOT desired:

• A. Collection vehicle should not travel twice down the same street in a day.
• B. Waste collection on congested roads should not occur during rush hours in the morning or evening.
• C. Collection should occur in the uphill direction.
• D. The last collection point on a route should be as close as possible to the waste disposal facility.

Hint:

To optimize municipal waste collection, avoid unnecessary travel, minimize fuel consumption, and plan routes to avoid congestion during peak hours.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To design an optimal collection route, the following are generally not desired: - (A) Collection vehicle should not travel twice down the same street in a day: This would add unnecessary travel time and distance, which is not efficient.
- (B) Waste collection on congested roads should not occur during rush hours in the morning or evening: This would delay the collection process and increase fuel consumption. Avoiding rush hours helps optimize time and reduce congestion.
- (C) Collection should occur in the uphill direction: This increases fuel consumption and makes the collection process less efficient. It is more efficient to collect in the downhill direction.
- (D) The last collection point on a route should be as close as possible to the waste disposal facility: This is desired to reduce travel time and cost. It is better to plan the route so that the last collection point is closer to the disposal facility.
Thus, the correct answers are (A), (B), (C).