Statistics Norway

Hazardous waste

5   Hazardous waste treated as approved, by method of treatment. 2004. 1 000 tonnes1
Treatment method Amount
Total  919
Material recycling 12
Energy recovery 66
Biological treatment 5
Landfill  237
Incineration 1
Rendering harmless  341
Separation 68
Other final disposal  108
Export 81
1  The figures include 10 996 tonnes of secondary hazardous waste sent for further treatment at other treatment facilities.

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