Modeling the supply potential for setting of paper waste collection centers under reverse logistics

The deterioration of the natural balance and limited resources have caused much attention to issues related to waste recycling in the near future. The recycling of waste paper is included in the reverse logistics network design. In this study, mixed integer linear programming model with minimum cost objective function is developed in reverse logistics network design. Problem; is multi-product, multi-stage, single-period location-allocation problem. Under the deterministic assumptions as a solution approach, it is discussed with the network structure of a private company. The data were taken as input to the modeling and sensitivity analysis was performed on different scenarios and the solution approach was evaluated.The study is different in terms of transferring production to a different dimension by adding the quality type of collected wastes to the location-allocation problem. In addition, the model has been made dynamic with the decision support system.