The invention provides processes for decontamination of organic halides in asphalt-containing wastes, such as PCBs in asphaltic potting compounds. The processes may use hydrocarbon solvents to dissolve the asphaltic waste, and an alkali metal reactant, such as a sodium dispersion, to destroy the organic halides in the dissolved mixture.
This is a continuation of the prior application Ser. No. 10/280,996, filed Oct. 24, 2002, now abandoned, and the U.S. Provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/337,723, filed Nov. 7, 2001, the benefit of the filing date of which is hereby claimed under 35 USC 120.
