An incinerator burns waste to ash, reducing the need for landfill space and preventing hazardous materials from reaching them. It can also produce energy, but some criticize it for air pollution. However, it can handle biohazards and other toxic materials. Its use is regulated for safety.
The term incinerate means to burn something until there is nothing left but ash. An incinerator is a unit or structure used to burn trash and other types of waste until it is reduced to ashes. The device is constructed of heavy materials and well insulated so that it does not emit extreme amounts of external heat. High levels of heat are maintained within the furnace or unit so waste is burned quickly and efficiently. If the heat was allowed to escape, even the waste would not burn.
This furnace is designed to dispose of rubbish or waste effectively, eliminating the high cost of taking it away and depositing it elsewhere, piling even more waste on top of existing landfills. Incinerators also serve to keep hazardous materials from reaching landfills where they can harm people, including those who work in such facilities. Another benefit is the fact that the device can produce energy during the waste combustion process, although not everyone actually harnesses that energy.
Since not only electricity but also smog and air pollution are by-products of incineration, some people find that it is a bad alternative to other waste disposal methods. They believe it is simply a compromise, trading waste land for smog. However, an incinerator can dispose of an incredible amount of solid waste when used properly, which proves to many people that it is the most efficient waste disposal process.
In addition to reducing the amount of solid waste by about 90%, an incinerator can also be used to handle some materials that cannot be disposed of properly by simply dumping them at another location for public health and safety concerns. The extreme temperatures produced by this type of furnace can destroy some biohazards, as well as other toxic materials found in medical and hazardous waste. Other hazardous and noxious materials, such as confiscated drugs, biological weapons and contaminants, can also be broken down. The use of these kilns, as well as all other waste disposal processes, is strictly regulated to protect human health and the environment.
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