New Guidelines for Co-processing of Wastes in Cement Plants

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued draft guidelines 'Guidelines for Pre-processing and Co-processing of Hazardous and Other Wastes in Cement Plants' as per Hazardous and Other Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement Rules) 2016’ for public comments in February 2017.
It mentions that hazardous, municipal and agricultural waste should be recycled and used as fuel in cement plants. Mr. Ulhas Parlikar, Dy. Director Geocycle says that ‘it is after eight years of experience of co-processing in the country that the rules have been modified. It suggests that all materials, which are suitable for co-processing should be permitted for co-processing without any trial.' While earlier conditions included the need for a trial, CPCB's experience derived from about 90-odd conducted trials concluded that these don't add much value. He adds, ‘CPCB has introduced these guidelines to facilitate state government authorities; basically, for the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) to understand and interpret the rules accurately and grant necessary authorisation or undertake co-processing in a proper manner. CPCB has introduced these guidelines to facilitate state government authorities; basically, for the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) to understand and interpret the rules accurately and grant necessary authorisation or undertake co-processing in a proper manner.
It is expected that this move will benefit utilization of wastes as fuels in Cement plants.
Source: Indian Cement Review

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