Waste-to-Energy is more than just incineration. A modern waste-to-energy facility is a power plant that uses thermal combustion to generate electricity and heat. Emissions generated are extensively cleaned up before entering the atmosphere; whilst the process also involves post-combustion extraction of metals and reuse of ash.

Non-recyclable waste. All the waste we collect that can’t be recycled is diverted away from landfill and converted back into energy to regain some value from the resource. The recyclability of waste can be impacted on a number of factors including lack of segregation at source and contamination.

Not at all. Incineration is compatible with high rates of recycling. High recycling levels depend on efficient segregation of the recyclable materials. Waste classed as non-recyclable is incinerated in order for the energy to be recovered instead of landfill.

Waste-to-Energy allows for the recovery of resource in the form of electricity and heat that would otherwise be wasted in landfill. Electricity produced is fed through to the national grid to power homes across the UK. For you, this is a landfill alternative that provides an outlet to be a zero to landfill company and boost your businesses environmental footprint.

The incinerated bottom ash from burnt waste drops into a quench tank and then passes along a conveyor to a storage pit. Magnets above the conveyor extract ferrous metals from the ash for recycling. The ash then goes to an ash recycling plant, so it can be used as an aggregate replacement in construction materials.

To avoid dangerous emissions, the gases from the burned waste are cleaned thoroughly. Lime is used to neutralise acidic gases and carbon, removing dioxins and heavy metals. The gases then pass through a fine fabric filter, which captures any remaining particles before the gases are released through a chimney – securing a sustainable and environmental process.