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Waste containing asbestos and other environmentally problematic substances:Characterization, risks and management
In Denmark, waste containing asbestos (WCA) is separately collected, handled, and landfilled. Waste contaminated with environmentally problematic substances such as PCBs, PAHs, and heavy metals is also separately collected; incineration is the adopted disposal method for some waste fractions and substances, with landfilling and recycling used only in specific situations. In some cases, besides asbestos, the waste also contains other environmentally problematic substances (e.g., PCBs, PAH, heavy metals) in concentrations exceeding the limit values for hazardous waste. When a combination of waste and other environmentally problematic substances occurs, the waste is likely to be classified as hazardous for multiple reasons. The combined presence of asbestos and other environmentally problematic substances makes managing this type of waste is challenging. While incineration of waste containing asbestos is currently not done in Denmark, the presence of organic substances and heavy metals may limit the possibilities for landfilling. Given the variety of situations (and combination of sub-stances) no general guidelines exist, and Danish municipalities have to make specific decisions on a case-by-case basis. The objective of this project was to identify and evaluate possibilities for handling waste containing both asbestos and other environmentally problematic substances (WCAPS) in Denmark. The focus was in particular on two potential solutions: i) Landfilling of waste containing asbestos and heavy metals; ii) Thermal treatment of waste containing asbestos and PCB/PAH. The main objective of the project was achieved through the following specific activities: •Review of existing literature concerning relevant information and previous assessments of suitable treatment options for asbestos-containing waste. •Map relevant waste fractions containing asbestos in combination with either i) heavy metals or ii) organic compounds such as PCBs and PAHs, and identify the most important (i.e., largest or more frequently present) at ...
Waste containing asbestos and other environmentally problematic substances:Characterization, risks and management
In Denmark, waste containing asbestos (WCA) is separately collected, handled, and landfilled. Waste contaminated with environmentally problematic substances such as PCBs, PAHs, and heavy metals is also separately collected; incineration is the adopted disposal method for some waste fractions and substances, with landfilling and recycling used only in specific situations. In some cases, besides asbestos, the waste also contains other environmentally problematic substances (e.g., PCBs, PAH, heavy metals) in concentrations exceeding the limit values for hazardous waste. When a combination of waste and other environmentally problematic substances occurs, the waste is likely to be classified as hazardous for multiple reasons. The combined presence of asbestos and other environmentally problematic substances makes managing this type of waste is challenging. While incineration of waste containing asbestos is currently not done in Denmark, the presence of organic substances and heavy metals may limit the possibilities for landfilling. Given the variety of situations (and combination of sub-stances) no general guidelines exist, and Danish municipalities have to make specific decisions on a case-by-case basis. The objective of this project was to identify and evaluate possibilities for handling waste containing both asbestos and other environmentally problematic substances (WCAPS) in Denmark. The focus was in particular on two potential solutions: i) Landfilling of waste containing asbestos and heavy metals; ii) Thermal treatment of waste containing asbestos and PCB/PAH. The main objective of the project was achieved through the following specific activities: •Review of existing literature concerning relevant information and previous assessments of suitable treatment options for asbestos-containing waste. •Map relevant waste fractions containing asbestos in combination with either i) heavy metals or ii) organic compounds such as PCBs and PAHs, and identify the most important (i.e., largest or more frequently present) at ...
Waste containing asbestos and other environmentally problematic substances:Characterization, risks and management
2022-01-01
Boldrin , A , Maresca , A , Fauser , P , Sanderson , H & Astrup , T F (eds) 2022 , Waste containing asbestos and other environmentally problematic substances : Characterization, risks and management . Miljøprojekter , no. 2216 , Danish Environmental Protection Agency .
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