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Recent Developments in Landfilling and Biodegradable Waste Management: A Case Study from the Czech Republic

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In accordance with EU legislation, the Czech Republic has been progressively implementing stringent regulations for the landfilling of municipal waste. The main reason is to facilitate the transition to circular economy and maximise material and energy utilisation. The aim of this study was to provide insights on biodegradable waste management in Czechia and to monitor changes related to landfilling at two distinct landfill sites in the Czech Republic fulfilling new legislation requirements. The analysis, underpinned by monitoring data on the amount and composition of waste landfilled from 2014 to 2023, has delineated a decline in the proportion of biodegradable waste. This trend aligns with that observed in other European countries. Furthermore, reduced energy production with a decreasing proportion of biodegradable waste in municipal solid waste was confirmed. The study points to the need for improved biodegradable waste separation, and it stands as a case study in the formulation of biodegradable waste strategies.

Source: Acta Technologica Agriculturae

DOI: 10.2478/ata-2024-0019

Authors: Jan Šonský, Petr Vaculík, Viera Kažimírová, Vlastimil Altmann, Shuran Zhao

Institutions: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

Language: English

Topic: Municipal Solid Waste Management

Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $215