One million tonne milestone for Lincolnshire’s Energy from Waste Facility (EfW), where county waste is turned into green energy.
The facility, owned by Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) and operated by FCC Environment, has repurposed the waste into 554,000 Mwh of green energy for 29,000 local homes, and enabled the council to reduce the amount of rubbish to landfill by around 92 per cent.
To mark the occasion, members of the eco-council at St Andrew's C of E Primary School in Sleaford unveiled a 'living sculpture' at the site, along with county councillors and FCC Environment.
On the milestone, Cllr Eddy Poll, executive member for Waste and Resources, said: "This facility was the biggest capital investment we have ever made, and it is enabling us to do the right thing with our waste - environmentally and economically.
"We've reduced the amount of waste we send to landfill by 92%, saving us £89 per tonne in landfill tax. Not only that - the waste has been repurposed into electricity to power over 29,000 local homes."
Juergen Schaper, facility manager at FCC Environment, added: "We are extremely proud to have reached this very significant milestone. One million tonnes of waste diverted from landfill and converted to energy is a real achievement for Lincolnshire.
"We are focused on continuing to exceed performance expectations in our successful partnership with the Council as we carry on creating valuable electricity, jobs and community support for the county.”
The site treats up to 190,000 tonnes of residual waste each year, converting it into 13.1 MW of electricity.
The Energy from Waste plant hosts open days throughout the year. To find out more or to book a place on a tour, visit lincolnshire.fccenvironment.co.uk.
For more information about waste or recycling in Lincolnshire, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/recyle