The Secret of the Black Bins: Results of Physical Analyses of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste in the Czech Republic in 2018 – 2022

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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

The Secret of the Black Bins: Results of Physical Analyses of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste in the Czech Republic in 2018 – 2022

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of mixed municipal solid waste (MMSW) based on material composition conducted in Czech municipalities between 2018 and 2022. The study identifies key trends in mixed municipal waste generation, evaluates the efficiency of waste separation at source, and highlights the potential for improving municipal waste management practices. The findings reveal that a significant proportion of MMSW consists of recyclable fractions (65.6%). The largest share is represented by biodegradable waste (33.6%), followed by plastics (8.8%), textiles (6.5%) and paper waste (6 %). Trend analysis revealed a gradual decline in composite packaging materials, plastics and textiles, whereas a slight uptick in biodegradable waste indicated limited availability of separate collection systems in municipalities. These findings emphasize the need for better waste sorting systems and educational initiatives. On the other hand it yet suggests that the existing fee structure and collection infrastructure do not sufficiently alter household behaviour, resulting in substantial losses of valuable materials and energy. Wider adoption of pay-as-you-throw schemes, expansion of door-to-door biodegradable waste collection, and introduction of deposit-return systems for high-value packaging materials are therefore recommended. Finally, it is proposed that municipalities incorporate regular physical MMSW analyses into strategic planning to enable continuous assessment of the effectiveness of implemented measures.

Název v anglickém jazyce

The Secret of the Black Bins: Results of Physical Analyses of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste in the Czech Republic in 2018 – 2022

Popis výsledku anglicky

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of mixed municipal solid waste (MMSW) based on material composition conducted in Czech municipalities between 2018 and 2022. The study identifies key trends in mixed municipal waste generation, evaluates the efficiency of waste separation at source, and highlights the potential for improving municipal waste management practices. The findings reveal that a significant proportion of MMSW consists of recyclable fractions (65.6%). The largest share is represented by biodegradable waste (33.6%), followed by plastics (8.8%), textiles (6.5%) and paper waste (6 %). Trend analysis revealed a gradual decline in composite packaging materials, plastics and textiles, whereas a slight uptick in biodegradable waste indicated limited availability of separate collection systems in municipalities. These findings emphasize the need for better waste sorting systems and educational initiatives. On the other hand it yet suggests that the existing fee structure and collection infrastructure do not sufficiently alter household behaviour, resulting in substantial losses of valuable materials and energy. Wider adoption of pay-as-you-throw schemes, expansion of door-to-door biodegradable waste collection, and introduction of deposit-return systems for high-value packaging materials are therefore recommended. Finally, it is proposed that municipalities incorporate regular physical MMSW analyses into strategic planning to enable continuous assessment of the effectiveness of implemented measures.

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J_SC - Článek v periodiku v databázi SCOPUS

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

10511 - Environmental sciences (social aspects to be 5.7)

Projekt

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Návaznosti

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Waste Forum

ISSN

1804-0195

e-ISSN

1804-0195

Svazek periodika

Neuveden

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

3

Stát vydavatele periodika

CZ - Česká republika

Počet stran výsledku

18

Strana od-do

247-264

Kód UT WoS článku

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EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-105017167907