Greatmoor EfW
FCC Environment and Buckinghamshire Council have entered into a 30 year partnership to deliver residual waste treatment and transfer infrastructure for the duration of the contract.
An Energy from Waste (EfW) facility has been developed at Greatmoor in the north of Buckinghamshire which allows up to 345,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste per year to be diverted from landfill and instead enter a treatment process to generate power. The EfW produces 25 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 65,000 homes. At the same time, it will save the Council approximately £150 million over the lifetime of the contract through diverting waste from landfill.
A Waste Transfer Station has been opened at High Heavens in High Wycombe. Waste Transfer Stations act as a collecting point for local waste which is then transported on to the EfW facility in bulk, reducing waste miles and therefore CO2 emissions. The EfW facility and the transfer station form a significant part of the overall waste infrastructure for Buckinghamshire.
More about the Partnership
FCC Environment is a leading UK waste and resource management company, and is part of a global group with a strong heritage in providing services for communities and business. Our vision is to be the environmental company of choice, delivering change for a sustainable future.
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We offer:
- Municipal services
- Business waste solutions
- Recycling
- Energy
- Waste processing and disposal
Buckinghamshire Council was formed in April 2020 when Buckinghamshire County Council and the four District Councils were replaced by a single Unitary Council. It is made up of democratically accountable councillors who are elected by the people of Buckinghamshire every 4 years and who are supported by a staff of officers.
As well as providing many essential services to Buckinghamshire residents such as road maintenance and social care, the Council has overall responsibility for dealing with the county’s waste. It provides an effective waste collection and disposal service to all homes in the County. The Council focusses on reducing the impact of our waste wherever possible, which can mean recycling, reusing and encouraging residents to reduce waste.
Are you looking for information about your waste collection days or local recycling options? Visit your local area’s pages’.