Identification, Classification and Minimization of Industrial Waste based on The Basel Convention and RCRA (Case Study: Parsian Gas Refinery)

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Document Type : Original Research Paper

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1 Environmental Manager Parsian Gas Refining Company, Shiraz, Fars, Iran

2 School of Environment, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

3 Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

10.22059/poll.2025.396097.2952

Abstract

Petroleum refineries generate significant industrial waste, posing environmental risks that necessitate effective management strategies to ensure compliance with international standards, such as the Basel Convention and RCRA. This study aimed to develop an integrated waste management system for Parsian Gas Refinery by identifying, classifying, and proposing minimization strategies for industrial waste. Implementing targeted waste management practices will reduce environmental impact and enhance compliance with global standards. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using questionnaires, site visits, and document reviews to categorize process and non-process waste. Quantitative and qualitative studies, alongside a semi-quantitative risk assessment, were employed. The refinery produces approximately 804.25 tons of industrial waste annually, with 23.63% classified as hazardous, 68.80% recyclable, and 45.44% suitable for landfilling. Current practices revealed deficiencies in storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials. An integrated waste management system is proposed, emphasizing recycling, high-temperature incineration for dangerous waste, and engineered landfilling to minimize environmental impact and costs. Long-term monitoring is recommended to evaluate the system's effectiveness and scalability.

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Pollution

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Available Online from 21 December 2025

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