What are the advantages of waste incineration?
* Reduction in waste going to the landfill. * There are strict guidelines to how incinerators operate. * Production of energy from burning waste. * Leftover metals such as aluminium, and other residues are reclaimed and used for things like road building. What are the disadvantages of waste incineration? * The construction of incinerators has an impact on the surrounding environment. They are highly visible, and not very easy on the eye. * It is believed that despite the treatment of the chemicals, and strict guidelines, that there is the potential of hazardous gases still escaping, and poisonous compounds from ash leaking into the ground, causing effects to both wildlife and people. This is the major factor, which causes a lot of debate. Will it be used in the future? Despite the controversial issues surrounding waste incineration, it looks set to be used for a few more years yet. It is hard to say if waste incineration will be used for many years to come. It isn’t the best way to cre
