Zero to Landfill at TW
2011 has seen further developments in TW Services’ commitment to Zero Landfill in the form of the utilisation of RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) for the residual waste left over from the recycling processes at Richborough Hall, Sandwich.
This residual material which had traditionally terminated in local landfill is now exported to an RDF Fuelled energy facility in Northern Europe. Here the waste is passed through an environmentally friendly incineration process whereby the resultant heat is utilised in the production of energy and the provision of warmth.
The energy is converted into useable electricity via steam driven turbines and is fed to 60,000 homes in the surrounding area. In addition to this the excess steam from the plant is also piped to homes in the area for heating purposes and this steam replaces up to 25 million litres of oil that would ordinarily be used.
This exciting development has followed around 6 months of trials and testing for material suitability as well as close liaison with the representative authorities associated with the exporting of waste materials. TW Services are one of only 12 operators who have successfully been granted licenses for RDF export.
