title: Management of toxic substances and hazardous wastes.
abstract: This paper describes the extent of the hazardous and toxic chemical waste problems in Canada and discusses the management, treatment, and disposal methods commonly used in North America and Europe. The treatment and disposal techniques covered are biological, physical-chemical, incineration technologies, and secure land disposal. Some of the available and emerging technologies for destruction of polychlorinated biphenyls are also described.
mesh_terms: D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D002170:Canada; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D006358:Hot Temperature; D007220:Industrial Waste; D011078:Polychlorinated Biphenyls / Q000032:analysis; D012037:Refuse Disposal; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid
chemical_list: D007220:Industrial Waste; D011078:Polychlorinated Biphenyls