{"id":2281,"date":"2024-06-03T13:22:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T11:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/satrindtech.com\/senza-categoria\/municipal-solid-waste-shredding\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T17:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T15:40:26","slug":"municipal-solid-waste-shredding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/satrindtech.com\/en\/news\/municipal-solid-waste-shredding\/","title":{"rendered":"Municipal solid waste shredding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Towards a sustainable future: implementing municipal solid waste shredding<\/h2><\/div>

Trend analysis<\/h3><\/div>

Analyzing the data published in the 2023 Edition of the Urban Waste Report<\/a> by ISPRA<\/a>, articles from the National Association of Waste Treatment, Recovery and Disposal Companies<\/a>, and finally from the European Parliament regarding statistics on municipal waste management in Europe, a rather detailed landscape emerges:<\/p>\n<\/div>

Italy<\/h3><\/div>
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  • Municipal waste production:<\/strong> preliminary data from ISPRA’s 2023 Urban Waste Report indicates a slight decrease in per capita municipal waste production in 2023, with an estimated value of 498 kg compared to 502 kg in 2021. Total municipal waste production is estimated at 35 million tons. <\/li>\n
  • Municipal waste management:<\/strong> separate waste collection reached 50.2% in 2023, a slight increase compared to 48% in 2021. The percentage of municipal waste sent to landfills fell to 17.5%, confirming the reduction trend of recent years. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>

    Europe<\/h3><\/div>
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    • Municipal waste production:<\/strong> Eurostat data for 2023 is not yet available. However, preliminary estimates indicate an increase in per capita municipal waste production in the EU, with an estimated value of 478 kg. Total municipal waste production is estimated at 492 million tons. <\/li>\n
    • Municipal waste management:<\/strong> separate waste collection in the EU reached 51% in 2023, up from 49.6% in 2021. The percentage of municipal waste sent to landfills fell to 17%, confirming the reduction trend at the European level. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>

      Main differences between Italy and Europe<\/h3><\/div>

      The main difference between Italy and Europe concerns the percentage of municipal waste recycled or composted. In Italy, the percentage has remained at 48% since 2019, while in the EU it is increasing and reached 49.6% in 2021. <\/p>\n

      Another difference concerns the percentage of municipal waste sent to landfills. In Italy, this percentage is still relatively high, at 19% in 2021. In the EU, however, the percentage of municipal waste sent to landfills is declining and reached 18.5% in 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>

      Future trends: commitment to sustainability<\/h3><\/div>

      The European Union is committed to reducing municipal waste production and improving its management. By 2030, the goal is to reduce per capita municipal waste production by 50% compared to 2008 levels and to increase the percentage of municipal waste recycled or composted to 65%. <\/p>\n

      To achieve these goals, the EU is promoting policies aimed at reducing resource consumption, promoting material circularity, and improving separate waste collection. The shredding of municipal solid waste contributes to achieving these objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>

      The difference between urban waste and municipal solid waste<\/h3><\/div>

      The difference between urban waste and municipal solid waste (MSW) is subtle but significant. Urban waste refers to all waste produced by human activities in urban areas, including households, commercial activities, and industries. Municipal solid waste, on the other hand, is a subcategory of urban waste that includes non-hazardous, solid, and biodegradable waste. <\/p>\n

      Urban waste can be divided into several categories, including:<\/p>\n

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      • Household waste<\/strong>: waste produced by homes, such as paper, plastic, glass, metal, organic waste, etc.<\/li>\n
      • Commercial waste<\/strong>: waste produced by commercial activities, such as paper, plastic, glass, metal, organic waste, etc.<\/li>\n
      • Industrial waste<\/strong>: waste produced by industries, such as hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, solid waste, liquid waste, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Municipal solid waste, however, can be divided into several categories, including:<\/p>\n

          \n
        • Organic waste<\/strong>: biodegradable waste, such as food, plant waste, etc.<\/li>\n
        • Residual waste<\/strong>: waste that cannot be recycled or composted, such as diapers, sanitary waste, etc.<\/li>\n
        • Recyclable waste<\/strong>: waste that can be transformed into new products, such as paper, plastic, glass, metal, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The difference between urban waste and municipal solid waste is important because it has implications for its management. Municipal solid waste is generally easier to manage than other types of urban waste, as it is less hazardous and easier to recover.<\/p>\n<\/div>

          The municipal solid waste shredding solution<\/h3><\/div>

          Based on the statistics and emerging trends from ISPRA’s 2023 Urban Waste Report, articles from the National Association of Waste Treatment, Recovery and Disposal Companies, and information provided by the European Parliament, it is clear that Europe and Italy are making significant strides in municipal waste management. With the European goal of reducing production and significantly increasing the percentage of recycled or composted waste by 2030, it is essential to explore and implement innovative and sustainable solutions that can accelerate the achievement of these targets. <\/p>\n

          In this context, the introduction of a municipal solid waste (MSW) shredding solution presents itself as a promising strategy aligned with the aforementioned goals. Shredding municipal solid waste can significantly improve the efficiency of separate collection, recycling, and composting, while simultaneously reducing the amount of waste destined for landfills. This technology allows for a reduction in waste volume, facilitating transport and subsequent management, and can increase the recovery rate of valuable materials contained within the waste.<\/p>\n<\/div>

          Innovative solutions from SatrindTech<\/h3><\/div>

          SatrindTech designs and manufactures municipal solid waste shredding lines installed in Italy, Europe, and the rest of the world. An example is the line shown in the image accompanying this article, installed in Powys County, Mid-Wales: it is based on a 110 kW hydraulic dual-shaft shredder from the 2R150\/T series, a rubber belt discharge conveyor, and an overband magnetic separator for iron removal. <\/p>\n

          By introducing a municipal solid waste shredding solution, cities and regions can take a significant step toward achieving environmental sustainability goals, contributing to the creation of a cleaner and greener future for future generations. This approach not only helps reduce the environmental footprint of waste management but also promotes the circular economy, transforming waste from a problem into a resource.<\/p>\n<\/div>

          Expert support and technology presentation<\/h3><\/div>

          Our sales team is at your disposal to provide further information, present our wide range of industrial shredders, and support you with any waste shredding challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2282,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[82],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2281","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMunicipal solid waste shredding - SatrindTech Srl<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Towards a sustainable future: implementing municipal solid waste shredding. Trend analysis. 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