Improving the Recovery of the Residual Fraction in the AMB

Consultancy specialized in improving the recovery of the residual fraction in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area. Analysis of technical, economic, and environmental feasibility to optimize waste management and promote sustainability in the region.

Location

Barcelona Metropolitan Area

Year of Start

2016

Beneficiaries

City councils and citizens of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB)

Service

Dry-Wet Model Consultancy

Project description

This project consisted of a consultancy study to analyze the feasibility of implementing a dry-wet municipal solid waste (MSW) management model in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB).

The main objective was to evaluate the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of this model in the specific context of the AMB, considering existing infrastructures, waste composition, and the region’s sustainability objectives. The study included a detailed analysis of the processes involved, the associated costs, and the potential benefits in terms of material recovery and reduction of environmental impact.

Results obtained

  • Evaluation of the technical feasibility of the dry-wet model in the AMB
  • Economic analysis of the implementation of the model
  • Identification of potential environmental benefits
  • Consideration of existing infrastructures in the AMB
  • Evaluation of waste composition in the AMB

To highlight

  • Analysis of the dry-wet model for MSW
  • Technical, economic, and environmental viability
  • Reduction of environmental impact