Solid Waste Management Aiming Biogas Production In Albania

By, Prifti.H, Floqi.T

Abstract

One of the main environmental problems in Albania is the continuously increasing generation of municipal solid waste. In many countries, sustainable waste management as well as waste prevention and reduction, have become major priority. Uncontrolled waste dumping (on the roads, river sides, etc.) in our country is no longer acceptable. Controlled landfill disposal and incineration of wastes are not considered optimal practices, as energy recovery and recycling of nutrients and organic matter is aimed. Continuously efforts have been done for the improvement of this critical situation such as approval of laws, decisions, regulations etc., according to the National Strategy on Integrated Waste Management (2018-2030) and EU Directives 2008/98/EC on waste and repealing certain Directives. In this paper are presented the characteristics of a wide range of urban solid waste, industrial solid waste and composition of the waste i.e. waste stream. As organic waste component represents the highest percentage (41% – 66%) at the waste composition should be used for biological treatment and for biogas production.

Keywords: urban solid waste, biogas, environment, waste management, generation.

How to cite: Prifti, H., & Floqi, T. (2021). Solid waste management aiming biogas production in Albania. Ingenious, 1(1), 115–125.

https://doi.org/10.58944/pnyn2359