Characterisation of urban solid waste dumped in the municipal landfill of Santiago de Cuba city.

Key Points

• The study aims to characterise the composition and properties of urban solid waste in Santiago de Cuba's landfill.
• Analysis of waste samples collected from the municipal landfill
• Assessment of the physical and chemical properties of the waste
• Comparison of findings with waste management standards
• Identification of major components in the urban solid waste
• Findings suggest potential for improved waste management practices
• Characterisation is essential for planning future waste reduction strategies

Abstract