Afvallast

Afvallast is a Dutch term formed from afval (waste) and last (load or burden). In Dutch usage it refers to the load associated with waste materials or discarded items, and is encountered in fields such as waste management, civil engineering, and environmental assessment. There is no single, internationally standardized definition of afvallast; its precise meaning depends on the context and discipline.

In waste management and landfill engineering, afvallast can denote the weight, volume, or compacted density of waste that must be handled, stored, or contained, as well as the dead load that waste places on containment liners, covers, or supports. In transportation and urban planning, it may describe the load implications of waste collection routes, disposal operations, and the resulting demand on roads, vehicles, and scheduling. In sustainability discourse, afvallast can be used to express the environmental burden associated with waste generation and management, often discussed in life cycle assessment or policy evaluations.

See also: Waste management; Civil and structural engineering loads; Landfill design; Life cycle assessment.