WASTE INCINERATORS AND DIOXINS: EVOLUTION OF ABATEMENT AND EMISSION MONITORING SYSTEMS

Abstract

Waste and waste management are a consequence of the industrial development of our society. 30 years ago, burning household waste in incineration plants would release toxic substances in the atmosphere. This is particularly true for dioxins; they are always formed when household waste burns. However, once the problem was consciously realized it was possible to set up new technologies that enabled them to minimize harmful emissions. The combination of new flue gas cleaning technology and new, very efficient monitoring systems for dioxins permit an environment compatible use of household waste incineration plants.