Viability of the Use of Leachates from a Mechanical Biological Municipal Solid Waste Treatment Plant as Fertilizers

The main environmental issue associated with compost production is the production of a liquid leachate. Leachate from municipal wastes contains carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements that can be used as nutrients by plants. The advantages of the use of organic wastes such as comp...

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Main Authors: Jonathan Cardoso, Helder T. Gomes, Paulo Brito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Recycling
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2313-4321/4/1/8