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Disposal to energy recovery
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Disposal to energy recovery, not landfill
Residual waste in the Perth metropolitan area usually ends up in one of more than 30 landfills. Now, clients of REMONDIS can divert their non-recyclable residual commercial waste from landfill to energy recovery, via REMONDIS’s arrangement with Acciona’s Kwinana Energy Recovery facility.
Located in the southern suburbs of Perth, Kwinana Energy Recovery is the first facility in Australia that integrates recovery and reuse of waste with the generation of electricity delivering renewable baseload power to a large metropolitan population and an industrial base.
Disposal to energy recovery sits squarely with REMONDIS’s global resource recovery ethos. We will always encourage and enable source separation of recyclables, but we can now provide our customers in WA with an environmentally responsible solution for the residual general waste that is not suitable for higher order recycling and/or recovery.
How our disposal to energy recovery service works
REMONDIS's is providing its commercial customers with a landfill diversion solution for residual solid waste, via our disposal agreement with Kwinana Energy Recovery. Here's how it works:
FAQs about disposal to energy recovery at Kwinana Energy Recovery
What technology is used at Kwinana Energy Recovery?
Kwinana Energy Recovery generates electricity from thermal treatment. Residual solid waste from commercial and industrial sources is shredded then incinerated in a closed system which powers turbines to generate electricity.
Key power statistics:
At full operational capacity, Kwinana Energy Recovery will divert up to 460,000 tonnes of waste per annum from landfill and deliver 38 megawatts of renewable baseload power to the Western Power grid.
Kwinana Energy Recovery is connected to the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) via Western Power. The export of 300,000 MWhrs per year will be managed through AEMO. The facility has been assigned 33.9MW of Capacity Credits and will produce Largescale Generation Certificates (LGC’s) from the biodegradable waste processed, expected to be ca. 150,000 Certificates annually.
Offtakes:
The processing of 460,000 tpa of waste will produce ca. 80,000 tpa of Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA). Processing refines the IBA to recover valuable Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metals (ca. 13,000 tpa). Through sieving and blending this produces a well graded aggregate called IBAA (Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate).
IBAA can be used as a construction material (eg. road subbase, retaining wall blocks) that reduces use of virgin material.
Projected key environmental metrics:
- 460,000 tonnes of waste (Household, Commercial & Industrial) diverted from WA landfill annually
- >400,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions reduced annually
- >38MW of reliable baseload energy to be exported to the grid, equivalent to 85,000 cars off the road or >55,000 household electricity needs
Benefits to REMONDIS’s commercial waste management clients in WA
For REMONDIS, diverting our commercial non-recyclable general waste from landfill to Kwinana for energy production is the obvious choice for sustainable waste management and environmental stewardship.
The benefits to our clients include:
- Improved environmental outcomes, inclduding 100% diversion from landfill and reduced carbon emissions, in support of our client’s environmental targets and ambitions
- Environmental reporting, via the industry-leading REMONDIS Client Portal, supporting our clients’ ESG and carbon reporting needs
- No additional cost to our customers; disposal to energy recovery is the same price as disposal to landfill, with greater value
- Seamless service provided by your local, trusted REMONDIS drivers, operations and customer service teams
- Consolidated invoicing; this service is integrated within your Service Agreement with REMONDIS
Acceptable and unacceptable materials at Kwinana Energy Recovery
Acceptable for disposal to energy recovery:
Solid wastes from commercial and industrial businesses in the Perth metropolitan area, which does not include specific contaminants
Unacceptable for disposal to energy recovery:
- Contaminated waste
- Source separated recyclables
- Radioactive waste
- Hazardous or controlled waste as per the Environmental Protection (Controlled Waste) Regulations 2004 (WA}
- White goods (microwaves, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, freezers and items of a similar size or composition)
- Separated green and organic waste
- Construction and demolition waste which has not been source separated and/or processed for materials recovery, to remove the bulk of the inert (non-combustible) and/or unacceptable components such as bricks, concrete, soil, glass, gypsum/ plasterboard, asbestos etc
- Waste for which there is a higher and better use in accordance with t11e waste hierarchy of the Waste Authority of Western Australia
- Waste exceeding the maximum size of 3460 mm x 2170 mm, which is the maximum size suitable for shredding
FAQs about energy recovery
What is energy recovery?
Energy recovery – also known as Energy from Waste, Waste to Energy, EfW or W2E – is an umbrella term for an array of technologies, processes and practices which convert waste materials into energy or fuel. Energy recovery plants commonly recover energy and produce electricity from the combustion of non-recyclable waste, or through methane harvesting.
Energy recovery is recognised as part of the overall solution to achieve the zero landfill objectives sought by communities and governments around the world.
You'll find more details about REMONDIS's approach to energy recovery, here.
Why choose to dispose to energy recovery?
- Adopting energy recovery technology ensures that wastes that are not able to be recovered and recycled by other means are not sent to landfill and, instead, are put to beneficial use
- Diverting these wastes reduces the environmental problems of landfill, including:
_ leachate from landfill, and the economic cost of proper management of leachate
_ greenhouse gas emissions, including methane
_ land degradation, and competition for land in proximity to population
_ odour from poorly managed facilities - The technology for recovering energy through thermal waste treatment has been proven across Europe for decades, and Europe would not have met its European Union waste recovery and landfill diversion targets without significant investment in energy recovery technologies
- Unlike energy generated by wind and solar systems, electricity from energy from waste plants is available 24/7, 365 days a year, and is largely renewable
- Significant reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to disposal at landfill, slowing global warming
What is energy recovery from thermal treatment?
In thermal energy recovery facilities, non-recyclable waste is treated at high temperature and energy is recovered from the process to produce power when is then supplied to nearby industry or the local grid. The waste is dropped inside the facility in a waste bunker, where odour can be contained. From there, the waste is fed into a combustion chamber where it is burned at high temperature, more than 850 degrees Celsius. The heat from the combustion boils waste to create steam, and the steam is used to drive a large turbine and generate electricity.
Thermal energy recovery plants also recover metals and aggregates for recycling, reducing the waste stream going to landfill by more than 95%.
Thermal energy recovery facilities are used safely and successfully in densely populated cities around the world and all but eliminate non-recyclable waste that would otherwise go to landfill. At the same time, they produce baseload energy that can be fed into local grids or channelled for industrial purposes on a 24/7 basis.
Heat produced from non-recyclable waste processed in thermal energy recovery facilities is used to create electricity that is considered 50 percent renewable as opposed to traditional carbon intensive coal-fired electricity.
Less than five percent of material remaining from the combustion process ends up going to landfill. Or, in other words, more than 95 percent of waste that would normally go to landfill is diverted from going into the ground. This means far better environmental outcomes compared to landfill practices which can result in land disturbance, odour and long-term methane and leachate issues.
REMONDIS in Perth
REMONDIS is the go-to waste management provider for local businesses. We have a strong presence in Perth with strategically located facilities, ensuring optimal service coverage for our valued clients. Our extensive service area allows us to provide efficient and reliable waste management solutions throughout the city. Here's a snapshot of our facilities in Perth:
Osborne Park Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
Situated a mere 7km north of Perth's bustling CBD, the REMONDIS Osborne Park Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) functions as a pivotal recycling hub for our customers in the area. Our branch at Osborne Park specialises in receiving co-mingled waste, which it meticulously separates into distinct recyclable streams including Cardboard, Newspaper, White Paper, and Magazines. This state-of-the-art MRF is steadfast in its commitment to prioritise environmentally friendly practices and sustainable waste management, providing customised services to meet the distinctive needs of the local communities. The purpose-driven facility represents a significant stride towards responsible resource recovery and reducing landfill disposal.
Canning Vale Resource Recovery Facility (RRF)
Nestled in Canning Vale, 16km south of Perth's CBD, the REMONDIS Canning Vale Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) stands as a testament to our dedication to comprehensive waste management. This multi-functional facility excels in processing co-mingled waste, skilfully segregating it into various recyclable streams – encompassing aluminium cans, glass, and cardboard. As an integral part of our network, the branch extends its robust services to the greater Perth region, consistently focusing on sustainable practices and resource conservation. The Canning Vale RRF underscores our commitment to minimising landfill disposal and maximising the reutilisation of valuable materials, driving a sustainable future for the communities we serve.
Henderson Liquid Processing Plant
Positioned in the heart of Perth's southern suburbs, not far from the vibrant Fremantle area, the REMONDIS Henderson Liquid Processing Plant stands as a beacon of specialised waste management. This pioneering facility focuses on the crucial task of collecting and processing liquid industrial waste, even handling regulated materials with utmost precision and professionalism. By delivering solutions that not only meet but often exceed industry standards, the Henderson Plant plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and sustainable environment. The plant is an embodiment of our commitment to innovative waste management, demonstrating our dedication to managing complex waste streams responsibly and efficiently.
Jandakot Resource Recovery Facility (RRF)
Strategically located in Jandakot, within Perth's southern suburbs, our REMONDIS Jandakot facility plays a vital role in our operations. In 2024, we established a soft plastics (LDPE) processing and pelletisation line at Jandakot to convert soft plastics into a re-usable resource (details here). In addition, not only does REMONDIS Jandakot serve as a depot for our fleet of waste collection vehicles, but it is also the beating heart of our administrative operations in Perth. This includes our dedicated Customer Service Team, which tirelessly works to ensure seamless service delivery and to address any queries or concerns from our clients. Our Jandakot facility's combination of operational and administrative functions makes it a vital cog in the REMONDIS machinery, bolstering our capacity to provide efficient, responsive, and client-focused waste management services across the region.
What makes REMONDIS different?
Put your commercial and industrial waste management in the hands of a company capable of managing all your waste and recycling needs – and with the industry’s leading online Client Portal. REMONDIS also has the scale and passion to invest in landfill diversion strategies and processing infrastructure to enable our clients' environmental ambitions.
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