Analysis of the Efficiency and Environmental Impact of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration as a Tool for Sustainability Development in Kazakhstan
Glazyrin S.A. Kopishev E.E. Zhumagulov M.G. Bimurzina Z.A. Aibuldinov Y.K.
October 2025Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Sustainability (Switzerland)
2025#17Issue 19
Municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal is one of the areas of sustainability development of modern countries including the Republic of Kazakhstan. Annually, more than 4 million tons of MSW are generated, and this amount continues to grow. Additionally, approximately 120 million tons of waste have already accumulated in landfills across the country. It is essential to select an MSW disposal technology that is environmentally friendly, minimizes the generation of more hazardous waste, and maximizes energy efficiency. Ideally, the technology should not only reduce energy consumption but also generate energy and valuable by-products that have market demand. The aim of this study is to conduct experimental research to evaluate the efficiency and environmental impact of incinerating both unsorted and sorted municipal solid waste. As a result of the experiment, the volumes of flue gases and the concentrations of harmful substances produced by the combustion of both unsorted and sorted waste were determined. Additionally, an analysis of the slag and ash generated from the combustion of sorted MSW was conducted. The obtained results enable the development of a waste-free technological scheme for a plant designed for the complete utilization of municipal solid waste.
electrical energy , energy-efficient technologies , flue gases , greenhouse gases , municipal waste , sustainable development , thermal energy , waste disposal , zero-waste production
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Department of Chemistry, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, 2 Satbaev Str., Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
Department of Thermal Power Engineering, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, 2 Satbaev Str., Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
Department of Prospective Development of Power Plants and Boiler Houses of “Astana-Energy” JSC, “Baikonyr” District Industrial Zone of TPP-2, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
Department of Chemistry
Department of Thermal Power Engineering
Department of Prospective Development of Power Plants and Boiler Houses of “Astana-Energy” JSC
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