Characterisation of municipal solid waste composition into model inputs

Landfill gas generation models require the conversion of waste composition data into model inputs. Waste composition data is usually collected in the form of waste fractions: green waste, food, plastics, metals, paper, inert, etc. These waste fractions need to be characterised into cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and inert; for inputs into models. This paper analyses the work that has been done on this characterisation and identifies where future work could be undertaken to help with the conversion of waste composition data into model inputs.