Bolton Incinerator

Bolton Incinerator
Location of Bolton Incinerator
Country	England
Location	Greater Manchester, North West England
Coordinates	53°33′58″N 2°24′33″W / 53.5661°N 2.4091°W / 53.5661; -2.4091Coordinates: 53°33′58″N 2°24′33″W / 53.5661°N 2.4091°W / 53.5661; -2.4091
Commission date	1971
Operator(s)	Greater Manchester Waste
Power station
Primary fuel	Waste
grid reference SD730078

The Bolton Incinerator was constructed in 1971 and is a major landmark on Bolton's skyline.^[1] The incinerator burns up to 20 tonnes of household waste per hour and can generate up to 11 MW of electricity. The plant is operated by Viridor. The Bolton Incinerator is the only household waste incinerator in Greater Manchester.

See also

• Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority
• List of incinerators in the UK

External links

• Greater Manchester Waste

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References

1. ↑ Bolton EfW plant, www.pbpower.net, Accessed 27.11.06