Disadvantages And Disadvantages Of Solid Waste Incineration

This paper will discuss what e-waste is, what is happening to the e-waste and why it is a problem. The paper will then discuss what can be done to improve the situation.

There are different ways Americans can dispose of the 200 million tons of garbage they generate each year. In the 1930’s people started to use landfills, as opposed to open dumps, which drew insects and vermin, causing disease. Landfills are made by digging holes in the in the ground and filling it with waste products and then capped. The government safeguards landfills, and each landfill is exclusive to the kind of waste it has. This method is controlled and monitored, as is the method of incineration. Incineration is the burning of solid waste products at a temperature of 850 degrees. There are pros and cons to each method.

Municipal solid wastes are leftovers made by the population such as food, plastic bottles, household wares and many more. These items referred by most as “the garage” or “trash”. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2015) In the early 1900’s, incinerators were used to burn waste however by the Mid-20th century, lawmakers enacted the first government regulations in an attempt to address increasing concerns about the environmental impact of unregulated waste management practices. With the first waste management legislation being passed in 1965, brought along the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, thus bringing us into a new world of waste management.(Vault, n.d.)

Identified wastes in the current processes using the seven wastes as a guide to what should be looked for. The question was asked, “Why did this waste occur?” and, “What can be done to prevent it?”.

Solid Waste Management is collection of waste which is generated by every person in the society. Mainly the solid waste consists of Household waste, Industrial waste, Agricultural waste and Bio Medical waste. Those wastes consist of biodegradable waste, recyclable waste, inert waste, electrical and electronic waste, composite waste, hazardous waste and toxic waste. Those wastes must

Solid wastes are any abandoned or discarded materials, thus solid wastes can be liquid, solid, semi-solid or containerized gaseous material. The solid waste contains municipal garbage, waste tires, industrial waste, agricultural refuse, toys and furniture, oil and so on. Normally, The Municipal Solid Waste contains four components, which are recycling, composting, disposal and waste to energy. The biggest issue facing Toronto in the near feature would be the solid waste issue because solid waste would cause pollution, land lacks and health problems. The way to address the waste problem would be collaborating with the government through specific method and program such as invented new technology, increase involvement of public engagement and use of geography information system and mathematic model. There are some evidences show that solid waste would be the serious problem. Toronto’s 2015 Vital Signs Report points that “After increases over three years in the amount of residential waste generated (from 799,812 tonnes in 2011 to 815,450 in 2012 and 823,743 in 2013), 2014 saw a small 2.3% decrease from 2013 (to 804,369 tonnes).”(Toronto Foundation, p158). At the meantime, it seems that Toronto issues are getting worse because it is hard to find landfill site, the rising disposal costs relate to landfill and the way that transport the waste to Michigan would cause high transportation cost.

Waste burned in incinerators and combustion facilities (high temperatures burn waste more completely than in open burns)

Managers of debris should set up multiple sites for disposal, bearing in mind wastes that need processing. Using this approach will give them a steady strategy without conflicting while working. The work will be easier and will allow for proper time management. Categorizing wastes is another major factor to consider; which will make the process work fast without confusion. Identifying the debris to collect also helps to avoid human exposure to toxic

In The Solid Waste Dilemma, An Agenda for Action published by the EPA/530-SW-89-019 in 1989, integrated waste management was referred to as “the complementary use of a variety of waste management practices to safely and effectively handle the MSW stream with the least adverse impact on human health and the environment.”

To improve the efficiency of waste management, data analysis is used. R tool is used in identifying the efficiency of waste. The critical phase of solid waste management program is the collection of solid waste. Inefficiencies in waste collection are identified. Using the data set, the efficiency in waste collection is known. It also identifies what waste comes from where and how it is collected. The waste is also classified based on the type of waste. This classification of waste helps in knowing the recyclable waste. Finally, it evaluates the success of solid waste collection programs with data analysis. Thus evaluation of solid waste helps in making smarter decisions.

The average resident produces seven and a half pounds of garbage every day that is buried down in landfills and litters lands costing a great amount of money. Nowadays, people face no more critical trouble than the need to save the weakening environment, mainly in urban areas, where solid wastes are uselessly dumped. It has been observed that cities have no controlled structure for garbage disposal. Each year, millions of dollars are spent picking up litter and more is thrown away in valuable materials that could be recycled. As humanity develops new technology and equipment, the level of waste increases every day. Due to the fact that there is a huge problem with garbage disposal, government representatives must contribute to resolving

The complete combustion of e-waste takes place here and residue left in the form of ash that can be disposed easily. Therefore incineration process has advantage in reduction of waste volume with the utilization of combustible waste that also supports in burning in incinerators. The main disadvantage of this process is the emissions generated during incinerations that are the most harmful pollutants like furons and dioxins. Besides this, incineration process do not degrade the metals present in the e-waste which are emitted into the atmosphere and are transferred into slag and exhaust gas residues which can re enter the environment on

Supporting in waste combustion in the incinerator which is only incinerator in Thailand which is able to dispose both hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste.

In this review, we will compare between landfilling and incineration regarding their impact on environmental health. This public health issue has been always a subject on a hot tin roof and constitutes a concern for environmental health practitioners. We will compare different countries that have different health systems and see the if there are differences among them. This will give us more clear conceptions about what are the factors that we need to consider if we want to establish a MSW management form.

Pollution is a major problem globally and it becomes greater as the human population continues to rise exponentially. One of the major problems with increased population is higher waste production, which creates increased air, soil, and water pollution. To resolve this problem waste reduction must be of primary importance in preventing and reducing pollution. Waste management can be an expensive undertaking if not managed correctly so sustainable practices must be addressed. While pollution prevention and reduction programs can be expensive if not managed correctly, waste reduction is essential for the reduction and prevention of pollution.