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Client
A private investor from a GCC country wanting to examine the different methods of municipal waste composting being followed internationally, propose a suitable technology and suggest the framework under which the operations could become feasible.
The Problem
Conventional methods of waste disposal like land-filling poses many problems, such as rising landfill maintenance and development costs, decreasing availability of landfill sites and an increasing risk that substances leaching from landfills may contaminate groundwater and surface water. Any municipal waste composting however becomes commercially viable only if subsidized by municipal authorities. The objective of the study was to suggest an appropriate technology for composting, considering the characteristics of the municipal waste and propose the guidelines and logistics for such an operation.
Our Approach
The study examined similar composting practices being followed in European countries and their regulatory framework for making such operations possible. The municipal waste was analyzed for its contents and technology suppliers contacted for an appropriate technique.
Proposed Solution
The study suggested an “in-box” composting technique, worked out the feasibility and suggested the quantum of subsidies to the municipal authorities to make the operations possible. An Environmental Impact Assessment study was also done to identify issues related to composting and their impacts with respect to potential targets. The extent of achievable land fill diversion rate and recycling rates were determined.
Outcome
Outcome of the study is unknown. |
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