Advantages
Minimum of land is needed compared to other treatment and disposal methods
The weight is reduced to 20-30% and volume to 80-90% of the initial value
No risk of polluting local streams and ground waters as in landfills
Incineration plants can be located close to residential areas
Energy can be used to generate power
Disadvantages
Expensive for the high efficiency
Required skilled labour
Can cause air pollutants and may destroy ozone layer – NOx , Dioxin (major disadvantage)
Can cause hazardous residues (ash and fly ash need to be treated)
high energy requirement and lost