- Trash incineration is a process where, instead of dumping trash in landfills, the trash is collected, highly sorted, and then burned to generate electricity
What are some negative results of trash incineration?
- Bottom ash and gas from combustion are the two results of incineration. Although bottom ash can be used, some of the gasses that are not always collected include CO2, Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, heavy metals, and organic contaminates
Why isn't trash incineration highly used in the US?
- The incineration plants have an enormous upfront cost and the public is not fond of these plants
Are there long term effects related to incineration plants?
- These plants will have a large upkeep and maintenance cost. They can also cause local contaminants.
Does it cost a lot to build and maintain WTE (Waste to Energy) plants?
- It has an enormous upfront investment to build and maintain these plants, but with a steady flow of trash for incineration, the income will be much higher than the maintenance cost and will break even quickly.
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