Plant Overview
Exterior design of Maishima Incineration Plant
*	The exterior design of the Maishima Incineration Plant is intended to symbolize harmony between ecology, technology, and art, and to indicate that the building is rooted in its community.
*	The exterior design is intended to focus attention on this new landmark not only in Osaka, but around the world.
*	The exterior design is aimed to create a human-friendly building that all members of the public can take great pride in.
*	The planting of trees on the roof and other parts of the site symbolizes the concept of human-oriented ecology that ensures that the structure is in harmony with nature.
*	The red and yellow stripes on the outside walls represent the combustion flames and tell what is being accomplished insidethe plant.
Features
*	Equipped with the latest exhaust gas treatment system, harmful gas is eliminated and the dioxins content at the stack outlet is a max. 0.1ng-TEQ/Nm3.
*	Energy generated in waste incineration is converted into steam and electricity for use not only in the plant but also outside.
*	To prevent offensive odors from leaking to the outside, waste pit air is drawn into the incinerator as combustion air, where the high temperatures there break down odor components.
*	Plant waste water is treated on-side before being released into the public sewerage system.
*	Rain water is collected, stored and used effectively in the plant.
*	Equipment is housed indoors to prevent noise from propagating to surrounding neighborhoods.