Research Article

A Genetic-Algorithms-Based Approach for Programming Linear and Quadratic Optimization Problems with Uncertainty

Table 2

Waste generation rates and operating costs.

Period 1 ( )Period 2 ( )Period 3 ( )

Waste generation (t/d)

260, 340 310, 390 360, 440
160, 240 185, 265 210, 290
260, 340 260, 340 310, 390

Operation cost ($/t)

35, 45 40, 60 50, 80
55, 75 60, 85 65, 95

City-to-landfill transportation cost ($/t)


City-to-incinerator transportation cost ($/t)


Incinerator-to-landfill transportation cost ($/t)