Present status of waste management in the Netherlands

Journal Article · Tue Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1996 · Waste Management

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0956-053X(96)00084-0· OSTI ID:544166

Sloot, H.A. van der ^[1]

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1. Netherlands Energy Research Foundation, Petten (Netherlands). Soil and Waste Research

In The Netherlands, an extensive National Environmental Policy plan was launched in 1988. The aspects dealing with waste are covered in the Ordinance of Waste Prevention and Recycling, in which targets have been set for a variety of waste streams. Strict targets have been set for the year 2000. As a result of these strict targets many programs in the different branches are aimed at meeting these targets, which in several instances is not easy due to technical, economical and social reasons. This paper discusses the current situation in The Netherlands with respect to utilization and disposal of Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator (MSWI) residues. It addresses the current regulatory framework applicable to MSW incineration and MSWI residues. In addition, the status of regulatory and research developments in other waste areas is presented.

• OSTI ID: 544166
• Journal Information: Waste Management, Journal Name: Waste Management Journal Issue: 5-6 Vol. 16; ISSN WAMAE2; ISSN 0956-053X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
INCINERATORS
MUNICIPAL WASTES
NETHERLANDS
REGULATIONS
RESIDUES
SOLID WASTES
WASTE MANAGEMENT