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To design an optimum municipal solid waste collection route, which of the following is/are NOT desired:
- Collection vehicle should not travel twice down the same street in a day.
- Waste collection on congested roads should not occur during rush hours in morning or evening.
- Collection should occur in the uphill direction.
- The last collection point on a route should be as close as possible to the waste disposal facility.
Correct answer: Collection should occur in the uphill direction.
Solution
Collecting waste in the uphill direction is inefficient as it can increase travel time and fuel consumption, making the route less optimal compared to routes that allow for downhill travel.
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