Last December 19, the first waste incineration test was successfully completed at Urbaser’s facility in Poland. An important milestone because it is the first time that this plant tests the thermal treatment of municipal solid waste.
It is a plant that will supply electricity and heat to the inhabitants of Olsztyn from processed municipal waste that cannot be recycled – known as the residual waste fraction. The aim is that the plant will eventually guarantee the supply of green heat for approximately 35% of the residents of the capital of Warmia and Mazury, while solving the problem of municipal waste management.
Urbaser’s work is proving indispensable as the company responsible for providing and training the personnel assisting the contractor. In addition, the company is providing the supply of chemical products for gas cleaning and the management of the waste generated during this period. Urbaser will operate and maintain the plant for 25 years.
After this first successful test, practices will continue and waste will be thermally processed, entering a phase of regulation and adjustment of the project, as well as a final phase of verification of compliance with guarantees.
