Dioxin surveys at waste incineration plants

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

Last Updated April 22, 2024

Waste incineration plant dioxin survey

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

Garbage Incineration Plant Dioxins Survey Results (R05) (Excel: 729KB)

Garbage Incineration Plant Dioxins Survey Results (R04) (PDF: 463KB)

Garbage Incineration Plant Dioxins Survey Results (R03) (PDF: 427KB)

Garbage Incineration Plant Dioxins Survey Results (R02) (PDF: 415KB)

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

Test Method

Test method of sample type and dioxins
Sample type	Dioxins Test Method
Exhaust gas	JIS K 0311 “Method of Measurement of Dioxins in Exhaust Gas” (2020)
Soot and incinerated ash	"Method specified by the Minister of the Environment based on the provisions of Article 2, Paragraph 2, Item 1 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Special Measures against Dioxins (Notification No. 80 of the Ministry of the Environment, 2004)"
Water quality	JIS K 0312 “Measurement Methods for Dioxins in Industrial Water and Factory Drainage” (2020)
Sludge	“Certification Method for Standards for Specially Managed General Waste and Specially Managed Industrial Waste (Notification No. 192 of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, 1992)”
Soil	“Soil Survey and Measurement Manual for Dioxins (March 2022)”

Reference

Dioxins self-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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