Assessment of the lower heating value of municipal solid waste delivered to the Akepe technical landfill in Togo

Characterisation of municipal solid waste (MSW) is essential for selecting appropriate treatment and recovery pathways, particularly where landfilling remains the predominant disposal option.This study evaluated the physical composition, moisture content, organic matter content, and lower heating value (LHV) of MSW delivered to the Aképé Technical Landfill in Togo, with the objective of assessing its potential for energy recovery.A 200 kg composite sample was characterised using a modified MODECOM approach adapted to the sorting procedure implemented at the ENPRO platform.Seven waste categories were identified: green waste, inerts, fines, food waste, textiles, wood, and paper and cardboard.Green waste represented the largest fraction (28%), followed by inerts Assessment of the … Badjagoma Sizing et al. 812 JCBPS; Section D; August 2026 to October