Deteriorated Lands Reclamation using Industrial Waste: Assessment of Potential for Russian Regions Based on the Example of Ash and Slag Waste from Thermal Power Stations

Abstract

Analysis of the potential of ash and slag waste from thermal power plants involvement into projects for the deteriorated lands reclamation in Russian regions is presented. It was revealed that the potential for industrial waste use is 5 million tons per year, taking into account the factor of transportation costs, and without it the potential can reach up to 32.18 million tons per year. The necessity to make changes to the regulatory legal framework related to waste disposal activities was indicated, particularly the necessity to expand the list of industrial waste permitted for use in deteriorated lands reclamation.