Bolton WtE
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. 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 | 53.5661°N 2.4091°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | 1971 |
| Operator(s) | Greater Manchester Waste |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Waste |
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grid reference SD730078 | |
See also
- Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority
- List of incinerators in the UK
- Bolton power stations
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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