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Biodegradable waste diversion from landfill

Image Published 30 Nov 2010 Last modified 11 May 2020

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Landfilling of biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) results in high emissions of methane which is a greenhouse gas and a potential source of odour nuisance. The quantity of biodegradable municipal waste disposed at landfill decreased in 2008 to 1,196,044 t. Increased home composting and kerbside collection of organic waste are contributing to this trend. A further reduction of 280,000 t on the 2008 tonnages would be needed to reach the EU Landfill Directive target due by July 2010.

The European environment — state and outlook

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