http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_arc_waste_disposal The plant will use super-hot 10,000 degree fahrenheit plasma to effectively vaporize 1,500 tons of trash each day, which in turn spins turbines to generate 60MW of electricity – enough to power 50,000 homes. The plant will also be able to melt down inorganic materials to be reused for other applications, such as in roadbed and heavy construction.http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/11/12/plasma-plants-vaporize-trash-to-generate-energy/
