The production and consumption of electronic goods have experienced a significant increase over the years, leading to a substantial surge in the global volume of electronic waste, commonly referred to as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The selection of a sustainable location for WEEE recycling plants plays a crucial role in mitigating environmental concerns, preserving resources and promoting economic development. It signifies a proactive and responsible approach to electronic waste management in the contemporary world. To tackle the challenge of selecting sustainable locations for WEEE recycling plants, this study employed the Entropy and Entropy and Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution (EDAS) methodologies, evaluating 10 alternative cities in Turkey based on 13 criteria. The selected criteria include land cost, personnel cost, energy cost, availability of labour, government support degree, tax preferences, road network accessibility, number of electronic equipment producers, existence of recycling plants, suitability of land use, population and availability of renewable resources (wind power and solar energy). The Entropy method was employed to calculate the weights assigned to each criterion, whereas the EDAS method was utilized to evaluate the decision alternatives. The results provide region-specific recommendations, such as Antalya for the Mediterranean region and Samsun for the Black Sea region. The literature lacks sufficient research on the selection of sustainable locations for WEEE recycling plants. Furthermore, the utilization of real data enhances the study’s credibility and provides practical insights for decision-making. The selection of a sustainable location for a WEEE recycling plant in Turkey not only demonstrates the country’s environmental commitment but also sets a global example for responsible waste management.

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基于平均解距离的熵和评价法选择废弃电器电子设备回收厂的可持续选址

多年来，电子产品的生产和消费大幅增长，导致全球电子废物（通常称为废弃电气和电子设备（WEEE））数量大幅激增。为 WEEE 回收工厂选择可持续的地点对于减轻环境问题、保护资源和促进经济发展起着至关重要的作用。它标志着当今世界对电子废物管理采取积极主动和负责任的态度。为了应对为 WEEE 回收厂选择可持续地点的挑战，本研究采用了熵和基于平均解距离的熵和评估 (EDAS) 方法，根据 13 项标准评估了土耳其的 10 个替代城市。选定的标准包括土地成本、人员成本、能源成本、劳动力可用性、政府支持程度、税收优惠、道路网络可达性、电子设备生产商数量、回收工厂的存在、土地使用的适宜性、人口和可再生资源的可用性（风能和太阳能）。采用熵方法来计算分配给每个标准的权重，而 EDAS 方法则用于评估决策方案。结果提供了针对特定区域的建议，例如地中海地区的安塔利亚和黑海地区的萨姆松。对于 WEEE 回收工厂可持续地点的选择，文献缺乏足够的研究。此外，真实数据的利用增强了研究的可信度，并为决策提供了实用的见解。土耳其为 WEEE 回收厂选择可持续发展的地点不仅体现了该国的环境承诺，而且为负责任的废物管理树立了全球榜样。