Abstract: The method according to an example of the invention relates to a method for processing and also recycling sludge which has precipitated from waste in a sediment tank within the scope of the high temperature treatment. This is dried and mixed with preportioned solid plastic materials so that solid conglomerates are formed and returned then to the high temperature treatment of the waste.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the thermal treatment of waste materials of all types, in which the waste is subjected to a high temperature treatment with oxygen at temperatures of above 1000° C., the organic waste components being gasified. The thereby resulting synthesis gas is removed from the high temperature reactor uncooled and uncleaned and subsequently is oxidised. The thereby resulting thermal energy of the waste gas is further used thermally. The present invention likewise relates to a corresponding device for the thermal treatment of waste of all types.