Use of microwave for energy recovery from different types of waste

Progressive processing method which uses microwave assisted gasification of selected types of waste is discussed in this work. A brief summary of waste management in the EU and processing capabilities are given in the introduction. The next section discusses the legislative aspects of waste management. Substantial part presents the research results achieved when microwave assisted gasification was applied for energy recovery of sewage sludge, waste tires, sawdust and wood pellets.