Millions of Baht Allocated for Clean-up Operations
Akanat Phrompan, the Minister of Industry, visited Win Process Co., Ltd. in Ban Khai District, Rayong Province, to monitor the progress of addressing illegal industrial waste disposal.
Following the visit, he emphasised the need for the Industrial Factory Department (IFD) to strictly oversee the transportation of 7,000 tonnes of aluminium dross.
The removal of the dross began on 8th January 2025 and will be transported to TPI Polene Public Company in Kaeng Khoi District, Saraburi Province, for proper and scientific disposal.
The IFD assessment revealed a total of approximately 33,800 tonnes of residual waste in the area, comprising:
- 12,600 tonnes of chemical and burnt waste
- 4,600 tonnes of sludge residual waste in buildings and drainage ditches
- 5,900 tonnes of surface soil sludge contaminated by fires
- 10,700 tonnes of chemical wastewater
The disposal of this waste requires significant financial resources and cannot be undertaken simultaneously.
The 7,000 tonnes of aluminium dross was identified as the primary source of odour problems for local residents. Consequently, the Ministry of Industry has applied to the Rayong Provincial Court for the release of 4.9 million Baht deposited by Win Process Co., Ltd.
These funds will be used for the initial disposal of the dross, with completion scheduled for 26th April 2025, aiming to alleviate the suffering of the local community.
Nattapol Rangsitpol, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, stated that the estimated cost of disposing of the aluminium dross, including transportation, is approximately 10,000 Baht per tonne, totalling 70 million Baht.
Through the “Industrial Together” initiative, the Ministry has collaborated with TPI Polene Public Company, which will utilise the dross as a raw material in its cement production process. This involves mixing the dross with alumina and burning it at temperatures exceeding 1,400 degrees Celsius.
TPI Polene possesses a robust environmental management and pollution control system, ensuring safe and environmentally responsible disposal of the dross. This approach not only addresses the concerns of local residents but also significantly reduces government expenditure by over 66 million Baht.
Pornyod Klankrong, Director-General of the Industrial Factory Department, assured the public that the transportation process would prioritise safety. Large bags containing aluminium dross will be loaded onto roll-off trucks registered and authorised for hazardous material transport.
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