Main Title |
Comparison of the incineration of medical waste with hazardous and municipal waste / |
Author |
Lee, C. C. ;
Seeker, W. R. ;
Barton, R. G.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. ;Energy and Environmental Research Corp., Irvine, CA. |
Publisher |
Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
Year Published |
1989 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/A-92/173 |
Stock Number |
PB92-217090 |
Additional Subjects |
Incineration ;
Waste disposal ;
Technology utilization ;
Hazardous materials ;
Municipal wastes ;
Comparison ;
Air pollution control ;
Pollution regulations ;
Pollution sources ;
Waste water ;
Ashes ;
Hospital solid wastes ;
Incinerators ;
Substitutes ;
Medical wastes
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB92-217090 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
20 pages ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
EPA's research data and Industry's experience have demonstrated that incineration has the highest overall degree of destruction and control for the broadest range of various waste streams, when compared to the other alternative technologies. Because each type of waste has its own characteristics and regulatory requirements, different incinerators are used to burn different types of wastes. This paper is to review and compare the three major waste streams generated during the daily life of the society. They are medical waste, industrial (hazardous) waste and municipal waste. The key parameters to be used for comparisons include the following categories: Regulatory Requirements; Waste Characteristics; Incineration Technology; and Effluent Characteristics. |
Notes |
"June 1989." "Presented at the Air and Waste Management Association Meeting, Anaheim CA, 6/26-30/89." Microfiche. |