Evaluation of contaminant release from solidified/stabilized municipal waste combustor residues for disposal and utilization

Solidification/stabilization of municipal waste combustor residues is being considered for treatment of municipal waste combustion residues prior to disposal or utilization. Traditionally, contaminant release has been evaluated based on regulatory leach tests such as EP Toxicity or TCLP. Five S/S. processes, applied to bottom ash, combined ash and APC residues, each were evaluated using five different leaching procedures. The set of leaching procedures selected was designed to provide an understanding of contaminant release under differing potential management scenarios. This paper will discuss testing results and implications for evaluation of MWC residue utilization