TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT Hazardous waste treatment involves various processes to reduce the toxicity, volume, or concentration of hazardous substances to minimize their impact on human health and the environment. Different treatment method include: Physical method: The physical method involves the separation or removal of hazardous components from waste streams through the process of sedimentation or filtration. Chemical treatment: Chemical processes to treat hazardous waste include some of the processes like neutralize, oxidize, reduce, or otherwise change the composition of hazardous waste. Biological method: Microorganisms break down organic hazardous wastes during aerobic or anaerobic conditions. Some of the methods are composting, aerobic and anaerobic decomposition, activated sludge, enzyme treatment, etc. Thermal method: High temperatures are used to destroy hazardous waste. Incineration, boiling, auto...