Chemical Characteristics of MSW disposed of in VBWF bags
For evaluating various types of waste treatment options, accurate information on the chemical
composition of the waste is important. The moisture content and the higher and lower heating values of
the MSW need to be considered for WTE recovery. If the organic materials from MSW are to be
composted, properties such as carbon/nitrogen ratio, dissolved oxygen, pH, and moisture content are
used. Furthermore, the hazardous components of MSW are directly related to the landfill leachate
composition and GHG emission. Table 7 lists some values for some chemical characterizations for the
year 2007 in Korea.