Separate Collected Versus Mechanical Segregated Organic Fractions in Terms of Fertilizers Suitability

Nowadays, municipal solid waste (MSW) management is one of the most critical issues. MSW may threaten environment; however, concerning high organic fraction content can be useful. This study aimed to compare suitability mechanically sorted (OF) and source-segregated biowaste for biofertilizer usage. The compost effluents compositions were analyzed. Compost derived from applied soil, while, after processing OFMSW, metal contents are too high. exceeding limit values noted, e.g., lead (over 80 mg/kg) chrome (75 mg/kg). Effluents treatment fulfill national UE fertilizers’ requirements, considering heavy contents, while OFMSW treatments exceed values. biggest exceedings observed nickel 3 zinc 500 In general, contamination byproducts was much higher. At same time, biogenic elements, nitrogen phosphorus concentrations, lower than byproducts; even them, concentrations elements low meet EU requirements. suitable crop applications, current