A Regional Off-Site Hazardous Waste Management Facility In Practice

Summary

Successful operation of a regional hazardous waste treatment facility has proven to be feasible. Some important facts about an incineration process operating as part of such a facility are:

• 1) Each waste must undergo pre-acceptance qualifications.

• 2) Contractual agreements minimize liability questions.

• 3) Effective quality control measures ensure proper treatment.

• 4) Pre-incineration treatment is an integral step in proper waste disposal.

• 5) Effective incinerator instrumentation aids in the attainment of adequate waste destruction efficiency.

• 6) Incinerator residuals must be disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.

• 7) Keys to safe, effective regional treatment facilities are sound management coupled with practical environmental regulations.

• 8) Regional waste treatment facilities provide very significant benefits in the form of treatment capability and economy, resulting in important environmental benefits.