La incidencia de metales pesados en compost de residuos sólidos urbanos y en su uso agronómico en España

Abstract

In this work, our group do a research about the composting process, in turned windrow, of the organic fraction of the municipal solid waste (MSW), selectively collected, that was analysed for three years. Suitable compost for agricultural use was obtanied. This compost was used in wheat and garlic farming. No incidence of metals on fruit and soil was detected. Crops were found to bew similar to thoses observed for a control test. However, requirements in metal contents are increasing in European Union rules. Therefore, this Compost of Municipal Solid Waste made in Cordoba (Spain) will not be accepted for an agricultural use with the actual management.