QUINN-environmental is continuing it's commitment to the environment by investing in the latest technology to minimise pollution and to promote a sustainable approach to waste management.
MBT
Going forward, QUINN-environmental is planning to develop a Mechanical and Biological Treatment (MBT) Plant at the site. Pre-application discussions are currently at an advanced stage. It is proposed that the MBT plant will process 120,000 tonnes of waste per annum biologically, and then sort it mechanically in advance of any further use or landfilling.
QUINN-environmental is proposing an MBT system that contains biological treatment in the form of aerobic fermentation and then mechanical treatment. This type of MBT process is currently operational at multiple sites throughout the UK and Europe.
The MBT Plant will comprise the following process stages:
- Storage of waste in reception pits and subsequent shredding in advance of biological treatment
- Biological treatment of shredded wastes (biodrying) using aerobic fermentation techniques
- Materials refining (mechanical treatment) and Transfer of outputs.
A small proportion of the incoming waste that can neither be recovered nor re-used will be sent to landfill (approximately 10-20%).
Leachate
A state of the art leachate treatment plant is proposed for the site, which will allow the treated effluent to be managed in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
