Assessment of incineration as a treatment method for liquid organic hazardous wastes. Summary and conclusions. Final report

Technical Report · Fri Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5822963

This study assesses the use of incineration for treatment of liquid organic hazardous wastes, including its advantages and disadvantages, and the issues associated with its use. The central focus is on comparing land-based and ocean-based incineration to assist EPA in making decisions relative to ocean incineration. General conclusions to be drawn from the study are: (1) Incineration is a valuable and environmentally sound treatment option for destroying liquid organic hazardous wastes; (2) Although the types of risks and risk levels differ slightly, there is no clear preference for ocean or land incineration in terms of risks to human health and the environment; (3) Current commercial and on-site land-based incineration capacity is adequate to handle existing demand (except for PCBs); however, future demand will significantly exceed capacity as land disposal options are restricted; (4) Despite substantial existing information on incinerator performance, continuing research is needed to improve current knowledge of combustion processes and effects; and (5) To better address public concerns on incineration, EPA needs to improve public communications efforts and provide more visible leadership in the area of hazardous waste management.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation
• OSTI ID: 5822963
• Report Number(s): PB-86-162740/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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