Anaerobic digestion of mechanically treated OFMSW: Experimental data on biogas/methane production and residues characterization

► Anaerobic digestion (AD) tests on mechanically treated OFMSW (liquid fraction) were carried out. ► AD tests without inocula (to simplify Low procedures) showed low biogas and methane productions. ► AD results showed it is necessary to dilute and to inoculate the substrate and to control pH. ► The disposal in a landfill of the mechanically treated OFMSW (solid fraction) was investigated. ► The solid fraction should be disposed of in a landfill reducing Dissolved Organic Carbon.