Composition Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste A Case Study in Benghazi, Libya

Abstract

Benghazi, like other cities in Libya, faces problems associated with poorly managed solidwaste operation. The uncertainty of the types of municipal solid waste (MSW) it is thechallenge that, hinders chosen the best method for solid waste management. This studydeals composition analysis of the city’s MSW as, sustainable waste management options.To specify types of MSW the samples collection in wet seasons and dry seasons. Numberof samples collected as 40 samples per season. And to get a representative sampling, inthis case employed a range of sampling techniques including stratified sampling,systematic random sampling, and purposive sampling. The samples was collected, mixedand then weighed as, kilogram (Kg). The samples were characterized. as, paper, glass,metals, plastics, textiles, non-food, food and putrescibles, misc-combustibles, misc. noncombustibles,household hazardous waste. And then the samples weighed again todetermine the proportion of each type. Finally, this study forwarded some importantconclusion and recommendations towards improving the current situation.