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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
Table of Contents
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- OVERVIEW OF THE SIX-STEP PROCESS FOR BATCH WASTE INCINERATION
- 1.0 INTRODUCTION
- 2.0 THE WASTE INCINERATION PROCESS
- 3.0 THE SIX-STEP PROCESS FOR BATCH WASTE INCINERATION
- 3.1 Step 1: Understand Your Waste Stream
- 3.2 Step 2: Select the Appropriate Incinerator (or Evaluate the Existing System)
- 3.3 Step 3: Properly Equip and Install the Incinerator
- 3.4 Step 4: Operate the Incinerator for Optimum Combustion
- 3.5 Step 5: Safely Handle and Dispose of Incinerator Residues
- 3.6 Step 6: Maintain Records and Report
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