GIS-Spatial Data For Recycling, Integrated Waste Management and Environmental Planning

This dataset provides a comprehensive spatial overview of locations of recycling facilities in Costa Rica. It includes information such as the geographical coordinates, hot spot clusters and optimal locations for new facilities. The dataset also comprises the results of spatial distribution of recycling facilities across municipalities, helping to identify gaps or areas with limited recycling infrastructure. This data can be crucial for urban planning, environmental management, and policy development, enabling informed decision-making to promote sustainable waste management practices. Additionally, GIS data on recycling facilities supports efficient logistics and routing for waste collection and recycling services, contributing to a more effective and environmentally friendly waste management system.

The dataset is composed of the following files:

(1) GIS_Data_Master_2024.xlsx: provides all input data variables and analysis results for the hot spot analysis and location-allocation analysis conducted.

(2) Data_Description_2024.csv: provides a description for all the input variables and results.

(3) Methodology_Description.csv: provides a summary of the GIS methods for the measures applied in ArcGIS Online– hot spot analysis, location-allocation, and time-distance measures.

(4) Existing_Recycling_Facilities_Shapefile_2024.zip: is the shapefile layer for the 110 recycling facilities identified and analyzed in the study.

(5) Potential_New_Facilities_Shapefile_2024.zip: is the shapefile layer for the 82 sites where new recycling facilities could be established.

(6) Geodatabase_files_2024.zip: contains total files for all layers that can be used to recreate and visualize an integrated map using a variety of different GIS software.