ABSTRACT
The release of substances that affect air quality is to be included in the consequences of the increase of waste production, typical for our consumer society. A part of these substances is classified as air pollutants and thus noxious for the environment and human health [1]. Another part of them is classified as bad-smelling and so responsible of olfactory nuisance [2]. Last but not least, other substances are greenhouse gases, producing modifications in the radiation budgets controlling the earth surface temperature [3]. Assessing air pollution in complex morphologies becomes an important issue in order to implement mitigation measures and limit
emissions [4]. Various research investigations conducted up to date have demonstrated that with respect to the self-ignition tendency i.e. tendency towards low temperature oxidation, solid waste represents a very complex and sensitive material [5]. The evolution of the regulations in the European Union, in the field of municipal solid waste (MSW) management, has improved the overall scenario but some aspects must be developed.
