Seasonal variation in Hilla municipal solid waste composition

الملخص EN

This study deals with seasonal variation in municipal solid wastes composition of Hilla city during one year period.

Significant variations in quantities due to seasons variation were found especially, the variation of paper component.

Solid waste has the lowest moisture content (42 %) at Autumn season's while, summer season solid wastes have a highest density (184 Kg / m3) and a lowest dry calorific value(12056 KJ / Kg).