Composition comes first
Record moisture, ash, calorific value, carbon-bearing fractions and relevant contaminants. Identify where the data came from and how variable the stream is. A single favourable sample may not represent year-round operations.
Volume needs a time dimension
Annual tonnage is only a starting point. Seasonality, minimum committed volumes, interruptions, preparation requirements and transport distance affect the design and commercial case.
The baseline matters
Compare the proposed route with what really happens today: treatment destination, net cost, regulatory obligations and existing recovery. Waste-to-Value should be assessed within the waste hierarchy, after practical reuse and recycling.
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