Critical Analysis of the Potential of Mechanical Biological Treatment for Irish Waste Management

Synthesis Report for the ERTDI-funded project: 2005-WRM-MS-35

Summary: STRIVE Report 16 - B. Guinan et al.

Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) is a waste treatment concept that has grown into a dynamic industry on mainland Europe since the 1980s. It evolved from a need in the face of changing legislative requirements to develop a method for treating residual municipal solid waste (MSW)1 material, and thereby reduce the need for traditional landfill disposal.

The aims of this project were to:

• Provide information in relation to MBT that may inform future government policy.
• Identify issues that require addressing in order to establish conditions that are suitable to the environmental development of MBT facilities in Ireland.
• Identify issues that require addressing in order to establish conditions that are suitable to the economic development of MBT facilities in Ireland.
• Make recommendations where possible as to the means to address these issues.

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• Critical Analysis of the Potential of Mechanical Biological Treatment for Irish Waste Management End-of-Project Report (e.g. Final Report). EPA STRIVE Reports are formatted and proofread by the EPA. End-of-Project Reports are prepared and finalised by the authors.
• Summary of Findings - Critical Analysis of the Potential of Mechanical Biological Treatment for Irish Waste Management