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 |