Energy generating waste plant set to reopen after shutdown.
According to BBC Scotland News, a new £150 million energy-generating waste plant in Aberdeen could resume operations within the next week after being closed for nearly two months.
The facility in East Tullos opened in April of last year, but closed in June.
Operator Indaver previously stated that it was reviewing its future involvement in the project, citing “ongoing issues,” and the incinerator is still not accepting waste deliveries. However, it is understood that an agreement has been reached under which EFW Ness Ltd will continue to operate the facility.
This may result in a return to full operations soon, though no date has been set.
As a result of the closure, non-recyclable waste from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray has been sent to Peterhead landfill. It has caused some delays in bin collections in recent weeks.
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray councils use the incinerator to reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste that goes to landfill. The project is also intended to generate heat for thousands of nearby homes.
Aberdeen City Council, Indaver, and EFW Ness have all been contacted for official comment. Aberdeen councillor Deena Tissera stated, “It is encouraging that the energy from waste plant is nearing reopening following the recent dispute.
“However, the fact remains that the council was blindsided by the announcement – a situation that raises serious concerns about communication and oversight.” She added that “serious lessons” must be learnt, and any losses incurred by the council would be reimbursed.
Landfill ban
In June, the BBC’s Disclosure reported that once a landfill ban is implemented at the end of the year, up to 100 truckloads of Scottish waste will be transported to England every day.
The Scottish government has banned black bag waste from being buried in landfills beginning December 31, but has acknowledged that there aren’t enough incinerators to meet the increased demand.
The ban on biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) will apply to nearly all domestic and commercial waste.
Scottish ministers stated that any waste export should be viewed as a “short-term solution”.
The ban was supposed to be in place by 2021, but it was postponed due to the Covid pandemic and concerns that businesses were not prepared.
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