Description

Hazardous waste refers to the waste which can cause significant threat to the environment or public health. These cannot be disposed off by the use of regular means. Generally, hazardous wastes possess a few characteristic traits. A few of these are reactivity, toxicity, corrosivity and ignitability. Various types of hazardous waste include pesticides and other garden chemicals, radioactive waste, pharmaceutical waste, etc. The management of hazardous waste involves stabilizing it before disposing it. There are various ways in which hazardous waste can be managed such as by recycling them into new products, solidifying and stabilizing them by turning them into portland cement and pyrolysis. They can also be destroyed using the process of incineration. They can also serve as fuel when incinerated. The topics included in this book on hazardous waste management are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. This book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.