Technical Document for Batch Waste Incineration

January 2010

Environment Canada has developed a Technical Document for Batch Waste Incineration to provide guidance for owners and operators of batch waste incinerators regarding proper system selection, operation, maintenance and record keeping, with the goal of assisting them in achieving the intent of the Canada-wide Standards for dioxins/furans and mercury, and reducing releases of other toxic substances.

Technical Document for Batch Waste Incineration(PDF; 488 KB)
Technical Document for Batch Waste Incineration - Summary & Overview(PDF; 132 KB)
Technical Document for Batch Waste Incineration: Fact Sheet

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Table of Contents

• EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• OVERVIEW OF THE SIX-STEP PROCESS FOR BATCH WASTE INCINERATION
• 1.0 INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1 Purpose
  • 1.2 Background
    • 1.2.1 Substances of Concern
    • 1.2.2 International and National Initiatives
    • 1.2.3 Provincial / Territorial Initiatives
• 2.0 THE WASTE INCINERATION PROCESS
  • 2.1 Controlling Combustion
    • 2.1.1 Overview of the Waste Incineration Process
    • 2.1.2 Controlling Combustion
    • 2.1.3 Reducing Dioxin and Furan Emissions
  • 2.2 Waste Incineration Technologies
  • 2.3 General Design and Operation Considerations
    • 2.3.1 Design and Operation
    • 2.3.2 Heat Recovery
    • 2.3.3 Air Pollution Control Systems
• 3.0 THE SIX-STEP PROCESS FOR BATCH WASTE INCINERATION
  • 3.1 Step 1: Understand Your Waste Stream
    • 3.1.1 Conducting a Waste Audit or Estimating Waste Characteristics
    • 3.1.2 Choosing Appropriate Waste Management Options
  • 3.2 Step 2: Select the Appropriate Incinerator (or Evaluate the Existing System)
    • 3.2.1 Classification of Batch Waste Incinerators
    • 3.2.2 Incinerator Selection Considerations
  • 3.3 Step 3: Properly Equip and Install the Incinerator
    • 3.3.1 Building Considerations
    • 3.3.2 Equipment Considerations
  • 3.4 Step 4: Operate the Incinerator for Optimum Combustion
    • 3.4.1 Operation
    • 3.4.2 Training
  • 3.5 Step 5: Safely Handle and Dispose of Incinerator Residues
    • 3.5.1 Residue Handling Practices
  • 3.6 Step 6: Maintain Records and Report