As shown in the analysis of energy recovery management policies and energy recovery rate calculation methods in Europe and Japan, it is necessary to achieve sustainable technical development and review and supplement relevant systems in Korea to maximize the thermal energy recovery rate of waste incineration facilities. By taking into account the energy (heat or power) sold in high-demand places and the energy that is independently generated and used for other processes (sludge-drying facilities, convenient facilities for local residents, etc.), it is necessary to devise criteria for a reasonable energy recovery rate. Additionally, in calculating a lower heating value of the total waste injected in an incinerator, it is necessary to review an objective and scientific lower heating-value calculation formula and calculation method that exclude policy factors following the example of the EU.