MSW Plant

The IWR project presents an integrated and modular platform for the treatment of municipal solid waste (MSW), based on advanced technologies and low environmental impact processes. The plant is designed to handle up to 1,500 tons/day of waste, from both sorted and unsorted collection, with the aim of:

• Maximizing material recovery (up to 80–90%),

• Minimizing landfill disposal (only 10–20%),

• Generating clean energy (for self-consumption and grid distribution),

• Completely avoiding the use of incineration.

Main treatment lines:

1. Pre-treatment and MSW sorting – separation of organic and dry fractions through mechanical shredding and screening.

2. Dry waste sorting line – recovery of recyclable materials (paper, plastics, metals, etc.) using ballistic and magnetic separators.

3. RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) production – processing of non-recyclable high-calorific waste through shredding and refining.

4. Anaerobic digestion – treatment of the moist organic fraction to produce biogas (for electricity and heat) and digestate.

5. Biostabilization and dehydration – aerobic treatment in closed biocells of digestate and dry fraction to produce stabilized and inert materials.

6. WEEE and ferrous/non-ferrous metal recovery – disassembly and separation of e-waste, vehicles, and metal scrap.

7. End-of-life tires (ELT) recovery – mechanical grinding and separation for reuse in modified bitumen, technical products, or compatible rubber mixes.

Environmental and technological features:

• No direct combustion or harmful emissions.

• Biological deodorization system.

• Flexible layout, adaptable to local needs.

• Quality control on recovered materials, to ensure reintegration into industrial cycles.

The IWR system offers a circular economy model applied to urban waste, delivering concrete benefits for the environment, public health, and energy sustainability.