Dioxin: Impact on solid waste industry uncertain

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1994 · Waste Age; (United States)

OSTI ID:6763541

McAdams, C L; Aquino, J T

Since 1985 when US EPA published a review of the health effects of 2,3,7,8-TCDD--the most toxic of the dioxin facility of compounds--there have been numerous studies that question the severity of the risks posed by dioxin. On September 13, EPA released for public review a draft study that reaffirms that association between dioxin and cancer published in the 1985 assessment. The draft study identifies dioxin sources that are known to contribute to environmental contamination. Identified as a key (and the largest) source was waste combustion, with medical and municipal waste combustion dominating the combustion sources. On September 20, EPA published proposed rules to require the municipal solid waste incinerators sharply reduce the level of dioxin and other pollutants. Rules to similarly regulate medical waste incineration should be published before year's end.

• OSTI ID: 6763541
• Journal Information: Waste Age; (United States), Journal Name: Waste Age; (United States) Vol. 25:11; ISSN WAGEAE; ISSN 0043-1001
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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