ABSTRACTThe paper reviews the pollutant emissions from the incineration of waste. The emissions to the atmosphere are discussed in detail in terms of odour, dust and litter, particulate metals and salts, and chlorine, fluorine, sulphur and nitrogen compounds. The products of incomplete combustion of waste are reviewed with particular emphasis on polycyclic aromatic compounds, dioxins and furans. The pollution arising from contaminated wastewater and ash is discussed. The sampling and analysis of the pollution emissions are also reviewed.