3. Methodology3.1. Waste characteri

3. Methodology
3.1. Waste characterization
Approximately 1 m3 of waste at the dumpsite was taken as a sample for determining the physical and
chemical composition. The physical composition of the waste, which is the main criteria for selecting the
appropriate technology, was investigated using the quartering method and type separation. The physical
and chemical properties which are necessary for the design of the selected technology were determined
according to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) [4].
3.2 MSW disposal technology
In order to select the appropriate MSW disposal technology for the LAO, approximately 120
questionnaires were given to people from 12 villages there. Furthermore, 4 main criteria were taken into
consideration for selection the proper technology, as in the following [5]: