The occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in leachates from municipal solid waste landfills
author:
RAFAŁ NOWAK
ORCID ID:
0000-0002-3543-7363
No:
10/2025 Instal pp.67-70
DOI:
10.36119/15.2025.10.11
Municipal solid waste landfills represent a significant source of secondary environmental contamination by
microplastic (MP) particles. The migration of plastic debris from accumulated waste can have harmful effects on both
living organisms and entire ecosystems. Rainwater percolating through waste layers leads to the leaching of
hazardous substances, including micropollutants. This article addresses the issue of MP presence in leachates
originating from municipal waste landfills and their potential environmental impact.
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About Authors:
dr inż. Rafał Nowak https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3543-7363; Politechnika Częstochowska, Wydział Infrastruktury i Środowiska, Katedra Sieci i Instalacji Sanitarnych. Corresponding author: rafal.nowak@pcz.pl