Feasibility study: Collection of Four Fractions of Municipal Waste in the AMB

Feasibility study for the collection of four fractions of waste in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area. Management models are analyzed to optimize recycling and minimize environmental impact, considering technical, economic, and social aspects for more efficient waste management.

Location

Barcelona Metropolitan Area

Year of Start

2018

Beneficiaries

Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB)

Service

Feasibility study: selective collection

Project description

Feasibility analysis of different models for the collection of four fractions of municipal waste in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB). The study evaluates various management alternatives, considering technical, economic, and social aspects.

The main objective is to optimize waste management, increasing recycling rates and minimizing environmental impact. Costs, benefits, and the feasibility of implementing each proposed model are analyzed.

Results obtained

  • Identification of management alternatives for the collection of four fractions of waste.
  • Estimation of the economic impact of each alternative.
  • Evaluation of the social impact of the different management options.
  • Analysis of the technical feasibility of the proposed collection models.
  • Determination of costs and benefits associated with each alternative.

To highlight

  • Comprehensive approach: technical, economic, and social analysis of the alternatives.
  • Optimization of waste management and increase in recycling rates.
  • Minimization of environmental impact through the selection of the best alternative.