Energy from Landfill Gas
Landfill gas is generated in every landfill by the natural decomposition of waste. The gas produced comprises approximately 60% methane and is a valuable resource that can be used to generate electricity. As a result, landfill gas makes an important contribution to the UK Government´s renewable energy programme — which aims to reduce the UK´s dependence on fossil fuels.
At Welbeck, landfill gas is collected by a series of wells and pipework and is currently burned in a high temperature flare, as approved by the Environment Agency. Additional wells have recently been installed at Welbeck to further improve the system for collecting landfill gas.
Flaring of the gas collected will continue until the
landfill gas generators are installed at Welbeck. It is predicted that
these on-site generators will contribute up to8MW of electricity to
the national grid - enough electricity to support the needs of more than
8,000 homes.
Compost
We operate compost plants throughout the UK, and compost over 100,000
tonnes every year.
The compost produced finds a variety of end users; restoration of our own landfill sites, some is returned to our local authority partners, and, increasingly it is used for the manufacture of top quality soils and bagged compost for the retail sector.
The compost produced finds a variety of end users; restoration of our own landfill sites, some is returned to our local authority partners, and, increasingly it is used for the manufacture of top quality soils and bagged compost for the retail sector.
Methods of composting; Windrow composting, Pod composting, In-vessel systems.
To find out more, visit our compost section.
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NEWS
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