In accordance with new rules and regulations [5], especially the law no01-19/2001, the Algerian government has
chosen the aforementioned technique because it is relatively easy to put it in place compared to other types of
processes such as incineration or composting.
Therefore, an ambitious program of building TLCs was launched since 2002. Up to this date no less than 79 were
already achieved or nearing completion [6].