Monsreal-Barrera, Mario M.Mario M.Monsreal-BarreraCruz-Mejia, OliverioOliverioCruz-MejiaMarmolejo Saucedo, José AntonioJosé AntonioMarmolejo Saucedo2023-07-182023-07-182020https://scripta.up.edu.mx/handle/20.500.12552/397010.4018/IJAMC.2020070105This article analyses the processes of collecting used non-returnable packaging to improve the recycling of material. A collection system is proposed by applying a profitable visit algorithm based on the widely-known Nearest Neighbor Algorithm. A comparative study is performed to achieve a higher volume of recycled material while decreasing the cost of collection. The proposed algorithm shows a much better performance than the reference. The developed algorithm was evaluated in a real scenario and confirmed by a simulation runs. Savings in material sourcing processes can be achieved in real operations. The proposed algorithm shows some advantage. Copyright © 2020, IGI Global.enResource Types::text::journal::journal article