Effectiveness of Combustible Waste Reduction by Reducing Moisture in Kitchen Waste

Abstract

Reduction of moisture in kitchen waste is effective for combustible waste reduction. In this research, effectiveness of four countermeasures prior to incineration, such as manual dewartering at sources, drying of kitchen waste, drying of combustible waste and recycling of kitchen waste, against the amount, heating value and treatment cost of combustible waste were estimated and compared. The results showed that "drying of combustible waste" was most effective in reducing its amount and enhancing high heating value. However it was most costly, and "recycling of kitchen waste" was rather cheap.