Bolton WtE
| Bolton WtE | |
|---|---|
  Location of Bolton WtE | |
| Country | England |
| Location | Greater Manchester, North West England |
| Coordinates | 53°33′58″N 2°24′33″W / 53.5661°N 2.4091°WCoordinates: 53°33′58″N 2°24′33″W / 53.5661°N 2.4091°W |
| Commission date | 1971 |
| Operator(s) | Greater Manchester Waste |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Waste |
| grid reference SD730078 | |
The Bolton WtE 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 (85,000 t/yr)[2] 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
References
- ↑ Bolton EfW plant Archived September 11, 2005, at the Wayback Machine., www.pbpower.net, Accessed 27.11.06
- ↑ Waste Atlas Facility: Bolton Thermal Recovery Facility
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