The production of RDF pellets from the combustible stuff of the household garbage, as a coal substitute, is a viable technological solution towards generating energy from waste including the power generation. Thus, the municipal solid waste (MSW) can be used as an alternative source of energy. RDF is renewable, easy to store and transport, and has a high calorific value. It also has low secondary pollution and dioxin emissions. RDF can be obtained as a fluffy material or compressed into pellets or briquettes.

RDF can be used to generate energy at recovery facilities, where it produces electricity and hot water.