This guideline focuses on Waste-to-Energy (WtE) incineration technology for Municipal Solid Waste, mainly household waste and commercial waste, in urban areas of Asian developing countries. The guideline aims to assist decision-makers and policymakers at the national and city levels, residents and other stakeholders who are in search of additional knowledge and information that will help them to form a clear picture of what WtE incineration entails, when considering the potential for introducing WtE incineration technology as an appropriate option for improving waste management.
This guideline intends to:
(1) provide a holistic understanding about WtE incineration technology including both advantages and disadvantages, as well as information about the technical and nontechnical aspects of planning a sustainable WtE incineration plant
(2) propose key evaluation criteria and a precheck flow in the MSW decision-making process to objectively determine and evaluate criteria when considering the potential of introducing WtE incineration technology, and (3) provide technical knowledge for discussion with plant manufacturers.
This guideline recognises that planning to establish a WtE incineration facility is a complex process and should be accompanied by a professional and thorough feasibility assessment. Therefore, the guideline encourages companies and organisations to use this guideline at the beginning of the planning stage to help decision-makers accurately assess the present situation in cities and determine the probability of introducing a WtE incineration facility that will complement their overall MSW system.