What happens if recycling rates increase and there’s less fuel for the ERF?
If domestic recycling rates increase dramatically then there will be less domestic waste for the ERF but it will have a higher energy value which will partly compensate for the reduction. The input requirements of the ERF will then be made up by taking trade waste, which would otherwise go to landfill. Back to Page Top What’s the long term strategy for Energy Recovery in the UK and what is the Government’s view on it? The Government’s view is that Energy Recovery forms one part of the solution for waste management in the UK and that it is up to Local Authorities to decide what the best waste management solution is for them. In Sheffield, Energy Recovery is seen as an important contributor towards Sheffield City Council’s waste management strategy. Back to Page Top Can I retrofit heat exchangers to a building with a boiler plant? Yes and it is often a simple process although sometimes boilers need to be removed to make space available for the installation of the heat exchanger. Back to
