7. Municipal Solid Waste Incineration: An Incredible Method for Reducing Pressures on Landfills

Municipal solid waste incineration is an incredible method of disposing of municipal solid waste that makes sure waste is managed sustainably for the environment. Incinerators for municipal solid waste present a chance to lessen the volume of trash dumped in landfills. Municipal solid waste (MSW) can be managed by incineration, which also helps minimize the need for landfill space and recovers energy from burned items. For MSW, mass burning is a tried-and-true technology. MSW incineration provides the opportunity to produce several forms of energy from garbage. Municipal solid waste has a high potential calorific value for creating economically viable energy. The volume of municipal solid trash, the possible infectious characteristics and importance of medical waste, and the potential toxicity and volume of hazardous chemical and biological debris are all reduced through incineration. This chapter aims to discuss a detailed overview of municipal solid waste incineration and its benefits and demerits. This chapter briefly describes the municipal solid waste incineration method and its potential in managing municipal solid waste.