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Life Cycle Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management within Open Dumping and Landfilling Contexts: A Strategic Analysis and Planning Responses Applicable to Algeria

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  • Hamza Cheniti

    (Department of Mining Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials, National Higher School of Technology and Engineering, Annaba 23005, Algeria
    Environmental Research Center (CRE), Annaba 23000, Algeria)

  • Kaouther Kerboua

    (Department of Process Engineering, National Higher School of Technology and Engineering, Annaba 23005, Algeria)

  • Omar Sekiou

    (Environmental Research Center (CRE), Annaba 23000, Algeria)

  • Hani Amir Aouissi

    (Environmental Research Center (CRE), Annaba 23000, Algeria)

  • Aissa Benselhoub

    (Environmental Research Center (CRE), Annaba 23000, Algeria)

  • Rachida Mansouri

    (Environmental Research Center (CRE), Annaba 23000, Algeria)

  • Ibtissem Zeriri

    (Environmental Research Center (CRE), Annaba 23000, Algeria)

  • Karima Barbari

    (Environmental Research Center (CRE), Annaba 23000, Algeria)

  • Jadranka Blazevska Gilev

    (Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University Sts Cyril and Methodius, Rudjer Boskovic 16 Skopje, R., Skopje 1000, North Macedonia)

  • Zihad Bouslama

    (Environmental Research Center (CRE), Annaba 23000, Algeria)

Abstract

This paper examines Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management with a high organic matter content employing the Waste and Resource Assessment Tool for the Environment (WRATE) and the Ecoinvent database, by conducting a Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA). Four scenarios, aligned with Algeria’s National Waste Management Strategy, are analyzed as case studies. LCA results identify the baseline scenario (current state) as the worst case. Significant improvements (84% reduction in climate change impact) are observed for scenario 2 to 4, which incorporate methane capture and energy recovery. Likewise, acidification potential was reduced, while eutrophication balanced positively for scenario 1 to 3 and negatively for scenario 4, promoting sustainable practices. This study proposes an optimal solution where the MSW service covers the charges and starts generating profit by shifting from a flat rate of 2000 Algerian Dinars (DZD) per household per year to 1% of household income. This change aims for at least 41% cost recovery from citizens at the national level, with minimum recovery targets for composting (50%), recycling (25%), and efficient landfilling (15%), alongside 20% energy recovery. To align with the Waste Hierarchy priorities, the Algerian government should gradually restrict organic waste landfilling (54% of MSW) and promote composting. Additionally, Algeria should establish regulations to encourage recycling programs, such as implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and setting recycling targets for various waste streams.

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  • Hamza Cheniti & Kaouther Kerboua & Omar Sekiou & Hani Amir Aouissi & Aissa Benselhoub & Rachida Mansouri & Ibtissem Zeriri & Karima Barbari & Jadranka Blazevska Gilev & Zihad Bouslama, 2024. "Life Cycle Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management within Open Dumping and Landfilling Contexts: A Strategic Analysis and Planning Responses Applicable to Algeria," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(16), pages 1-21, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:16:p:6930-:d:1455242
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    1. Yoshida, Hiroko & Gable, Joshua J. & Park, Jae K., 2012. "Evaluation of organic waste diversion alternatives for greenhouse gas reduction," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier, vol. 60(C), pages 1-9.
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