Comparative analysis of fly ash management in Europe and Serbia: aspects and regulations

Abstract

This paper presents a comparative analysis of the fly ash management in Europe and Serbia, as well as its application the building materials production, with special reference to the existing legislation. The draft development remediation plan is also given, with regard to non conformity with generated and used amount of fly ash and slag. Aim of this paper is to point out the importance of ash used as a replacement for the traditionally building materials, without compromising product quality, while keeping in mind the economic aspect (reducing the amounts of waste ash in landfills), and the aspect of environmental protection.