Abstract The incineration of urban solid wastes (USW) in Hoffmann brick furnaces can become an adequate handling option for its final disposal, as long as the emission levels established by Colombian Environmental Legislation, as stated in Resolution 058 of 2002 of the Ministry of the Environment, are met. Atmospheric emissions of the incineration process comprise, among others, particulate material, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and compounds commonly called dioxins and furanes. The complete measurement of the parameters established in Colombian legislation and in international legislation is applicable [Environmental Protection Agency—EPA—Standards and European Union Directives demand very specific analytical resources which make it very expensive for the amounts that need incineration in the Colombian market (approx. 2–3 ton/day)]. This paper presents an evaluation of polluting emissions of a brick manufacturing process under normal operating conditions and performing the USW incineration process and the corresponding correlation of furnace combustion conditions and the possible emission levels of dioxins and furanes in this process. Keywords: Hoffmann brick furnaceIncinerationUrban solid wastesOperating temperatureResidence timeOxygenDioxin and furane concentrationsIncomplete combustion products Acknowledgment The authors would like to acknowledge the financial support of the joint Colciencias‐Inamco Ltd, Number Project 7109‐08‐12359.