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Incineration Waste Treatment

This is the process of burning waste materials at high temperatures in a specially designed facility called an incinerator. The waste is burned in a controlled combustion process. As the waste burns, the heat generated can be harnessed and used for various purposes. Such as for heating or electricity production through steam turbines. Incineration can significantly reduce the volume of waste by up to 90% or more, the only waste that remains is the ash. This is primarily used for waste management in areas where landfill space is limited or where waste cannot be easily recycled or composted. It can

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