The Bolton WtE is a waste power station constructed in 1971 in Bolton, and is a major landmark of its skyline.[1] The incinerator burns up to 20 tonnes (22 tons) of household waste per hour or 85,000 t (94,000 tons) per year,[2] and can generate up to 11 MW of electricity. The plant is operated by Suez Recycling and Recovery UK. The Bolton incinerator is the only household waste incinerator in Greater Manchester.
| Bolton WtE | |
|---|---|
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| Country | England |
| Location | Greater Manchester, North West England |
| Coordinates | 53°33′58″N 2°24′33″W / 53.5661°N 2.4091°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1971 |
| Operator | Greater Manchester Waste |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Waste |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity |
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grid reference SD730078 | |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Bolton EfW plant". www.pbpower.net. Archived from the original on 11 September 2005. Retrieved 27 November 2006.
- ^ "Waste Atlas Facility: Bolton Thermal Recovery Facility". Archived from the original on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
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