MODERN LANDFILL TECHNOLOGY – LANDFILL BEHAVIOR OF MECHANICAL MECHANICALBIOLOGICAL PRE-TREATED WASTE

The mechanical-biological pre-treatment of wastes has far-reaching effects on the
construction and operation of landfills. The emplacement and storage behaviour of the
mechanical-biological pre-treated waste (MBW) in the landfill will fundamentally different itself
in many areas from the experiences which have been gained in the past with the operation of
landfills for municipal solid waste (MSW). The change of the structure of the landfilled waste is
decisive for a modified settlement and stability behaviour. The aftercare phase of the landfill is
distinctly reduced because of the lower emissions compared to untreated wastes. MBW plants
and landfill operation must be considered in conjunction as the MBW has a significant influence
on the waste to be landfilled which lead to differing consequences for the landfill operation.