The disposal and environmental problems associated with waste resin produced during the production of melamine (urea) formaldehyde and wood waste (i.e. particle board) containing these aminoplasts requires a processing technique which results in products of added value and which meets both ecological and economical needs. Several published results demonstrate that nitrogen incorporation in activated carbon can play a significant role as a key parameter for the adsorption properties, as well as for the catalytical activity and the dispersion of carbon supported catalysts.