Dioxin survey at waste incineration plants

In this page, we publish the results of dioxin surveys at the garbage incineration plant managed by Yokohama City.

Last update date April 22, 2024

Survey of dioxins incinerators

Based on the provisions of Article 28, Paragraphs 1 to 3 of the Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins, we conduct a survey of dioxins contained in exhaust gas from garbage incineration plants at least once a year.

Waste incineration plant dioxin survey results (FY05) (Excel: 729KB)

Waste incineration plant dioxin survey results (R04) (PDF: 463KB)

Waste Incineration Plant Dioxin Survey Results (R03) (PDF: 427KB)

Waste Incineration Plant Dioxin Survey Results (FY02) (PDF: 415KB)

Waste incineration plant dioxin survey results (R01) (PDF: 404KB)

Test Method

Sample type and dioxin test method
Specimen type	Test Methods for dioxins
Exhaust gas	JIS K 0311 “Measurement Method for Measurement of Dioxins in Exhaust Gases” (2020)
Soot and incinerated ash	“Method specified by the Minister of the Environment pursuant to the provisions of Article 2, Paragraph 2, Item 1 of the Regulations for Enforcement of the Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins (Notification No. 80 of the Ministry of the Environment, 2004)”
Water quality	JIS K 0312 “Measurement Methods for Measurement of Dioxins in Industrial Water and Industrial Waste” (2020)
Sludge	“Standards for Specially Managed General Waste and Specially Managed Industrial Waste” (Notification No. 192, 1992, Ministry of Health and Welfare)
Soil	“Soil Survey and Measure Manual for Dioxins (March 2022)”

Reference

Dioxin self-consumption measurement results of specific facilities in Yokohama City (Green Environment Bureau)

Dioxins countermeasures_Technical guidelines, manuals, etc. (Ministry of the Environment) (outside site)

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