Regulatory framework for the thermal treatment of various waste streams

Since 1990, regulations and standards have changed considerably. This article is an update of the regulatory requirements for the thermal treatment of various waste streams. The waste categories covered, along with the laws they are governed under, include: • Hazardous waste under Subtitle C of the...

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Published in:Journal of hazardous materials 2000-08, Vol.76 (1), p.13-22
Main Authors: Lee, C.C., Huffman, G.L., Mao, Y.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
General treatment and storage processes
heat treatments
Humans
Pollution
Public Health
Public Policy
Refuse Disposal - methods
Regulations
Safety Management
Temperature
Thermal treatment
Various wastes
Waste Disposal, Fluid - methods
Wastes
Xenobiotics
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Summary:Since 1990, regulations and standards have changed considerably. This article is an update of the regulatory requirements for the thermal treatment of various waste streams. The waste categories covered, along with the laws they are governed under, include: • Hazardous waste under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and under the Clean Air Act (CAA); • Municipal solid waste under Subtitle D of the RCRA; • Medical waste under Subtitle J of the RCRA; • Superfund waste under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA); • Toxic waste under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); • Sludge waste under the Clean Water Act (CWA).
ISSN:0304-3894
1873-3336
DOI:10.1016/S0304-3894(00)00186-2