Study of Potential Refuse Derived Fuels as Renewable Alternative Energy from a Jatibarang Landfill

Abstract

Population growth is correlated with the increasing demand for resources, such as fuel. The utilization of landfill passive zone mines as raw material for refuse-derived fuels (RDF) can be an alternative to meet fuel needs. However, mining results are dominated by combustible waste so that the concentration of methane gas decreases below 40% and causes a decrease in the financial aspect. Therefore, this study aims to determine the existing conditions of passive zones one and two and analyze the technical, environmental, and financial feasibility aspects of the RDF plant carried out at the Jatibarang landfill. Data were taken via field sampling and interviews with experts. The treated waste can produce a calorific value of 2,980 kcal/kg. Besides, there is a reduction in the amount of waste that goes to the landfill by 30,300 tons per year. The net profit obtained after the loan period ends is Rp. 12,703,795,674. The RDF plant at the Jatibarang landfill is feasible to run in view of the technical, environmental, and financial aspects.