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Project Code [2006-PhD-S-22]
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Project title
Hierarchy for Land as a Receptor of Organic Wastes
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Dublin (UCD)
Lead Applicant
William Magette
Project Abstract
The European Unionis Landfill Directive (1999/31/EC) requiring that biodegradable (organic) waste be diverted from landfill challenges the way municipal solid wastes traditionally have been managed in Europe generally and in Ireland particularly. Organic wastes can be recycled through land. Ensuring the sustainability of this strategic direction requires a systematic decision making approach based on sound science. A technical assessment of the Irish land base capacity was made and a cross-section of stakeholders was queried regarding attitudes to land application of wastes. A decision support system (DSS) was developed to identify optimal waste load distributions as well as configure logistical designs to satisfy environmental and economic objectives and stakeholder attitudes. In Ireland soil phosphorus will limit the national land capacity for organic wastes to less than 70% of the municipal and industrial organic wastes anticipated. A i?one-size-fits-alli? approach is not optimal for establishing land as a waste management strategy in Ireland.
Grant Approved
�74,665.00
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Soils and Land-Use
Initial Projected Completion Date
05/02/2011