WHAT HAPPENS TO MY GENERAL WASTE?



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1

You put your non-recyclable waste in your green bin.

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2

Bin crew empty your waste into the bin wagon.

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3

They take all the waste from your area to a waste facility.

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4

It’s shredded and compacted into bales ready to be transported.

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5

The compacted bales of waste are transported by rail to an Energy from Waste facility in Runcorn.

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6

The waste is burned, it creates steam which turns a turbine to generate electricity.

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7

The electricity & heat from the process is used to power the neighbouring plant and is fed back to the National Grid.

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8

The waste you threw away just a few days ago is used to power your home.

We dispose of your waste responsibly,
but it is better not to waste in the first place.

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RECYCLING IN YOUR AREA

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS