Analysis of potential sanitary landfill using comercial GIS softwares

A proper solid waste disposal site selection is a challenging issue that must be addressed adequately. GIS (Geospatial Information System) is a computerized tool for solving environmental problems. It can optimize the selection process of landfill site. Through various functionalities GIS is able to provide a better understanding of the effects on the environment. The different format of GIS file were converted to one common similar. Following this all the layers were classified into a constraint format. Then a weight of layers consideration was calculated using idrisi decision support tool. Finally overlay analysis was done.