Incineration Process:
The first trial of incinerating 10 tonnes of toxic Union Carbide waste began in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, after the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the disposal process.
- Incineration is a waste treatment process that involves burning solid waste at high temperatures in a controlled environment.
- It is primarily used for hazardous waste, medical waste, and municipal solid waste, reducing waste volume by up to 95%.
- Modern incinerators often include waste-to-energy (WTE) systems, generating electricity from heat produced during combustion.
