Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are a worldwide problem. PCB, which is a POP, has not been used in Germany for years and only occurs in certain wastes. read more
Waste | Resources
Wastes containing POPs and PCB
waste incineration
Waste | Resources
Thermal treatment
Thermal waste treatment, which is one of the mainstays of waste disposal in Germany, is carried out via various types of installations, depending on the type of waste involved. At nearly all such facilities, incineration energy is recovered to generate electricity, heat and/or process steam. read more
The UBA
Erhard Collection: „Waste – A look back”
A selection of pictures from the Erhard Collection of the Environmental Library at the German Environment Agency in Dessau-Roßlau read more
