Biomining of legacy waste is an innovative and environmentally friendly approach to managing old landfill sites by using biological processes to recover valuable resources and reduce waste volume. Legacy waste refers to accumulated waste in older dumpsites or landfills, often spanning years or decades, which can pose environmental and health hazards due to leachate, greenhouse gas emissions, and contamination risks. Biomining addresses these issues by using microbes and other biological agents to process waste and recover recyclable materials.
