The process of waste incineration in the tanning industry

introduction Tannery waste management is a serious problem for tanning and leather industry facilities. Those branches generate large quantities of waste, consume substantial amounts of energy and in the general opinion are considered „air polluters”. The methods of tannery waste management applied thus far are insufficient, thus considerable portions of such waste are stored on landfills. The tendency towards cleaner, waste-free production in the recent years, particularly in the European Union, opens new possibilities for tanneries in terms of waste management. However, new technologies are required that would be able to provide comprehensive solution for tannery waste management. This paper outlines the concept of such technology, utilizing chemical incineration process.