Table 36.5 - Emission limit values for waste incineration

Source: CEC, 1992

Pollutants EU proposal
(mg/m3)
Germany
(mg/m3)
The Netherlands
(mg/m3)
Total dust 5 10 5
Total organic carbon 5 10 10
Hydrogen chloride (HCI) 5 10 10
Hydrogen fluoride (HF) 1 1 1
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 25 50 40
Carbon monoxide (CO) 50 50 50
Cadmium 0.05 0.05 0.05
Thallium 0.05 0.05 ­
Mercury 0.05 0.05 0.05
Other heavy metals 0.5 0.5 1
Dioxins and furans 0.1 ng/m3 0.1 ng/m3 0.1 ng/m3