A waste-fed power plant is helping Dundee deliver on its environmental ambitions.
The factory converts the city’s rubbish into energy and will be in operation for at least the next 25 years.
The development means the city can efficiently generate electricity, provide heat and minimise the amount of non-recyclable waste going to landfill.
Council spokesperson on the project, Anne Rendall, said: “This is very good news for the city – I know our Environment service have been working hard with partners to develop this new modern waste treatment operation.
“This investment in a state-of-the-art facility will play a big part in the city’s impressive and sustainable model for non-recyclable waste treatment and disposal.
“We have always looked to manage residents’ waste in as environmentally friendly a way as possible.
“Historically, we have looked to make the most of Energy from Waste in order to minimise the amount of waste that’s sent to landfill – something which Dundee is leading on, and the process has the added benefit of generating electricity as well the potential to provide heat.
“Additionally, the life extension of the original Energy from Waste facility located at Baldovie will help to increase our capacity to deal with more non-recyclable waste and play a significant part in our future waste partnership agreement with Angus Council going forward.”
Visitors to the city’s Household Waste Recycling Centres are reminded to always treat staff with respect and to follow the Covid-19 protocols in place.
Frequently asked questions on the city’s household waste recycling centre arrangements can be found here.
More information on what should be placed in general waste and what can be recycled can be found here.
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