How much does a waste to energy plant cost?
Understanding the Financial Implications of Waste-to-Energy Plants
The expense associated with managing municipal solid waste varies based on the technology implemented.
For instance, using sanitary landfills to dispose of solid waste can cost around 10-15 euros per ton, whereas employing modern incineration methods may escalate up to - euros per ton.
High-tech, environmentally sustainable solutions often demand substantial investment, placing a heavier burden on governments, municipalities, and private enterprises.
Large waste incineration facilities, which convert residual waste into energy (WtE), present one of the most promising strategies for managing municipal waste in densely populated regions. Yet, globally, less than 20% of municipal waste undergoes incineration for energy recovery.
Both recycling processes and WtE offer alternative and complementary solutions within a cohesive waste management framework. Incineration not only diminishes landfill usage but also generates electricity and heat for the community.
Conversely, the sequential approach of recycling and composting organic waste, followed by landfill disposal of residuals, may prove to be significantly more economical. The ultimate financial decision hinges on waste volume, client demands, applicable regulations, funding capability, and other vital elements.
The profitability potential for waste incineration plants is substantial; innovative cogeneration methods can yield up to 650 kWh of electricity per ton of municipal solid waste (MSW), alongside thermal energy outputs close to - kWh per ton.
The heat generated can cater to district heating needs or industrial applications, while electrical energy can be supplied to homes and businesses or integrated into the national power grid through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Cutting-edge technologies in waste management entail significant financial resources during the early phases of development. Typically, such projects require a timeframe of 25 to 30 years or more to satisfy stakeholders' interests.
The considerable expenses and prolonged return on investment from waste processing facilities and WtE projects necessitate a conducive regulatory landscape and persistent backing from governments and local authorities.
The ESFS Investment Group has assembled a skilled, multidisciplinary team of financial professionals equipped with extensive international experience, ready to provide long-term financial strategies for constructing waste incinerators and processing plants. Our advanced financial and advisory services cater to regions including the EU, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, North Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and beyond. For additional information, please reach out to our team.
Typically, preliminary cost assessments for such projects range from tens to several hundreds of millions of euros. For example, the construction of large incinerators in cities like Copenhagen (Denmark) and Detroit (USA) represented an investment of approximately half a billion euros each. Furthermore, modern pollution control systems added an extra 100-200 million euros in costs based on technology and client specifications.
Within the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the USA, the average construction cost for waste incineration plants falls between 600 to - euros for every ton of annual capacity.
Conversely, capital investments for similar facilities in China commence at around 250 euros per ton per annum, with costs in developing nations rarely surpassing 400-500 euros per ton annually, attributable to more lenient environmental standards and accessible labor.
Key components on financial outlay for constructing waste incinerators include:
' Engineering service fees
' Project documentation preparations
' Securing licenses and permitting, along with contracting expenses
' Acquiring or leasing land for incineration purposes
' Selection and procurement of machinery and construction materials
' General construction efforts and equipment installation
' Facility testing and commissioning
' Additional financing-related costs
It can be advantageous to compare these expenditures in euros per megawatt of electricity generated, simplifying the selection of investment initiatives based on diverse technologies.
For instance, traditional incineration processes with energy recovery cost between 6-10 million euros per megawatt, while adopting advanced gasification technologies may escalate that figure to between 8-12 million euros per megawatt. Facilities implementing pyrolysis methods might incur costs between 7 to 11 million euros per megawatt.
Construction violations in many developed nations, including the US, UK, and EU member states, can provoke exorbitant penalties.
This scenario necessitates stringent project quality standards and competent contractor engagement, directly affecting total construction costs.
Furthermore, tight construction timelines may incur additional expenses should a contractor fail to comply, emphasizing the need for precise contractual obligations and guarantees. Notably, delays in the installation of burners at the referenced Copenhagen incineration facility led to additional outlays of 13 million euros due to a six-month postponement.
Apart from capital outlays, project owners must account for operating costs which may fluctuate from 15-20 euros per ton (applicable to basic incineration technologies) to 55-60 euros per ton (for facilities utilizing advanced machinery).
These expenses play a crucial role in the decision-making process for municipalities and industries when considering alternative waste management methods.
The substantial capital requirements spanning from the pre-planning stage to final facility commissioning represent a formidable challenge today, highlighting the need for dependable collaborations and sustainable models. In this sector, expert financial engineering, project management, and consulting services are in increasing demand, along with affordable capital sources.
Municipal solid waste consists of highly combustible elements such as paper, wood, and plastic, which directly influence the generation of heat and electricity at the facility. Elevated moisture content and organic waste volumes may complicate combustion efficiency, detracting from the economic viability of the WtE project.
The existence of hazardous materials, such as radioactive waste, can complicate facility operation and necessitate further investments. Consequently, each innovative engineering advancement aimed at emission reduction and environmental preservation tends to escalate project expenses and complexity. Often, establishing waste processing facilities that focus on recycling valuable materials while minimizing landfill usage may prove to be the most cost-effective approach.
The acquisition or leasing of land to establish a municipal solid waste incinerator holds significant financial implications for a project's viability.
Moreover, situating an incineration plant near a sanitary landfill can reap operational cost advantages, as transportation and disposal expenses for residual ash may diminish over time.
Systems designed to control air pollution significantly contribute to capital expenditures. These systems could encompass various filtration technologies aimed at capturing ash and emissions. When pertaining to large-scale incinerators, equipment necessary for managing toxic substances may command costs in the millions.
Managing and disposing of hazardous byproducts, such as fly ash generated after MSW combustion, remains a pivotal topic when planning investments in this domain.
Given that fly ash can total approximately 5% of the initial waste mass, this element can considerably affect ongoing operational costs.
Finally, investment decisions should reflect the availability of specific feedstock types over a designated timeline. As emphasized, contemporary WtE initiatives are extremely capital-intensive and typically require a minimum of 25 years to achieve adequate returns on investment and profit margins. Thus, municipalities or entities tasked with incinerator establishment must secure a continuous supply of waste of acceptable quality for the duration of this period.
Investors must warrant that suppliers remain committed to existing agreements that do not shift operational practices regarding waste recycling or utilization in the long-term. This endeavor poses considerable risks, especially amid evolving waste management technologies and tightening environmental regulations.
Contracts should incorporate financial penalties for municipalities or organizations that fail to deliver a sufficient waste supply to the incineration facility.
Notably, Germany enacted a new Packaging Law mandating a minimum of 50% recycling rates for plastics, metals, and composite packaging. This initiative accelerated the advancement of the waste recycling sector, making it more efficient and technically robust.
For instance, German companies unveiled a cutting-edge recycling facility in Gernsheim, achieving a maximum recycling rate of 53% for municipal waste. This remarkable feat was attainable by strategically combining manual sorting, mechanical technologies, and advanced infrared identification of various waste categories.
This plant effectively segregates 12 distinct types of valuable materials from the MSW stream, including iron, aluminum, paper, polyethylene, PET, polystyrene, and other polymers.
The construction outlay for the aforementioned Meilo waste recycling facility reached 32 million euros, with an installed capacity of 120,000 tons of lightweight packaging annually, translating to 270 euros per ton per annum. The facility utilized both conventional mechanical apparatus (like drums, ballistic separators, and balers) and cutting-edge systems including near-infrared spectrometers, magnetic separators, and eddy current separates.
It is anticipated that the expenses associated with building waste recycling plants will increase as they increasingly deploy advanced automation systems to sort materials with similar properties.
Presently, factories in the US, Japan, and Germany extensively incorporate artificial intelligence algorithms for differentiating similar plastics, with their applications poised for growth.
Evidently, this advancement will elevate capital expenditures linked to automation, hardware, and software. Conversely, implementing AI with human-like decision-making in waste sorting will substantially raise the recovery rate of materials from the MSW stream. For an average plant, this translates to recoveries amounting to thousands of additional tons of PET, PS, PE, and other valuable resources annually.
The type and amount of equipment installed at waste sorting facilities, along with their geographical positioning, hinge on the adopted technological solutions and budget constraints of the investment project.
Economies of scale are also pivotal, as large recycling plants may sometimes operate at 20-30% lower costs per ton of waste processed annually than smaller local initiatives.
The primary determinant of the overall expenses for constructing a waste recycling facility is the nature and volume of the incoming feedstock. Facilities focused on municipal solid waste recycling differ significantly from C&D (construction and demolition) recycling plants for quarries and mines, implying diverse clientele, business models, and engineering solutions impacting project costs.
Having precise knowledge of the waste types delivered to the recycling plant allows for the selection of appropriate machinery and equipment, ensuring high recovery and processing efficiency.
Finally, waste types also dictate infrastructure needs, as the logistics of handling multiple truckloads of recycled plastics differ drastically from the operations involving several railway cars of gravel and sand on a daily basis. This variability is not limited to tens or hundreds of millions of euros in capital costs during planning, permitting, and construction phases but extends to millions of euros related to operating costs over the lifespan of the project.
For instance, one of the largest bottle-to-bottle plastic recycling facilities globally processes around 2 million PET bottles (12 fl oz) each year, resulting in approximately 60 tons of recycled plastic.
Moreover, the world’s largest glass recycling facility, established by Pace Glass, is designed for handling up to 6-7 million tons of glass annually.
Conversely, the average C&D recycling plant is structured to process 100-300 tons of solid waste per hour, translating to nearly 1 million tons annually (with nearly all output converted into various building materials).
When discussing myriad recycling technologies, the most advanced solutions typically incur the highest capital investments. Certain sophisticated technologies, such as Mura Technology's HydroPRS, are redefining recycling methodologies. Specifically, this hydrothermal plastic recycling process slated for implementation at a new German facility aims to transform plastic mixtures formerly deemed unrecyclable into valuable products.
Notably, the recycled plastics obtained are considered sufficiently clean and safe for direct food and beverage contact.
Such advancements may ultimately rationalize the significant expenditures associated with plant construction.
The advantages of off-balance sheet financing coupled with the capability to launch multiple projects simultaneously attract numerous companies willing to engage in these capital-intensive environmental ventures.
An average waste incineration facility, equipped to manage 300,000 tons of waste annually, incurs an estimated cost of 200 million euros. Typically, loans serve as the primary funding source, often complemented by governmental or municipal grants (or various other funding forms). This arrangement proves convenient, especially for emerging companies.
A fundamental tenet of project finance involves the dissociation of the investment initiative from its sponsors' assets.
This means that sponsors are liable for any accumulated project debts incurred during the recycling facility's buildout only proportional to their stake in a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
When deciding to finance a waste processing facility, funders primarily assess the project's cash flow instead of the owners' asset matrix.
According to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), project finance represents a method wherein lenders consider the project's revenue both as a basis for loan repayment and as collateral. Formulating a financial structure whereby the facility's cash flows serve as the primary debt servicing source while the SPV's assets provide loan security.
Separation from sponsors' assets enables clearer risk identification within the project and formulates an appropriate financing infrastructure. Projects involving waste incinerators or recycling plants encounter various risks throughout both construction and operational phases.
Project finance offers logical risk-sharing between sponsors (owners), funders, contractors, and other stakeholders. For example, contractors typically assume construction risk, while the project owner bears the responsibility of any underfunding due to inaccurate cost estimates.
The following outlines the objectives of utilizing project finance for environmental initiatives:
' Minimization of sponsor liabilities for specific projects.
' Balanced distribution of risks and responsibilities among project contributors.
' Separation of project debts from sponsor assets through special purpose vehicles.
' Reduction of tax burdens achieved by leveraging advanced financial engineering techniques.
' Expanding prospects for funding capital-intensive investment initiatives.
' Risk diversification and income stream assortment within investment project portfolios.
In project financing models directed at environmental endeavors, the share of borrowed capital usually ranges from 70-90%. For a company to initiate a project, only a minimal 10% equity stake is often needed. Additionally, financing durations of up to 20 years align well with the financial profiles of most solid waste processing initiatives.
For additional information regarding substantial loans for developing a waste recycling plant or WtE project, please consult our team.
The ESFC Investment Group stands prepared to craft a tailored financial model geared toward your environmental project, ensuring long-term financing options based on advanced project finance instruments.
For instance, using sanitary landfills to dispose of solid waste can cost around 10-15 euros per ton, whereas employing modern incineration methods may escalate up to - euros per ton.
High-tech, environmentally sustainable solutions often demand substantial investment, placing a heavier burden on governments, municipalities, and private enterprises.
Large waste incineration facilities, which convert residual waste into energy (WtE), present one of the most promising strategies for managing municipal waste in densely populated regions. Yet, globally, less than 20% of municipal waste undergoes incineration for energy recovery.
Both recycling processes and WtE offer alternative and complementary solutions within a cohesive waste management framework. Incineration not only diminishes landfill usage but also generates electricity and heat for the community.
Conversely, the sequential approach of recycling and composting organic waste, followed by landfill disposal of residuals, may prove to be significantly more economical. The ultimate financial decision hinges on waste volume, client demands, applicable regulations, funding capability, and other vital elements.
The profitability potential for waste incineration plants is substantial; innovative cogeneration methods can yield up to 650 kWh of electricity per ton of municipal solid waste (MSW), alongside thermal energy outputs close to - kWh per ton.
The heat generated can cater to district heating needs or industrial applications, while electrical energy can be supplied to homes and businesses or integrated into the national power grid through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Cutting-edge technologies in waste management entail significant financial resources during the early phases of development. Typically, such projects require a timeframe of 25 to 30 years or more to satisfy stakeholders' interests.
The considerable expenses and prolonged return on investment from waste processing facilities and WtE projects necessitate a conducive regulatory landscape and persistent backing from governments and local authorities.
The ESFS Investment Group has assembled a skilled, multidisciplinary team of financial professionals equipped with extensive international experience, ready to provide long-term financial strategies for constructing waste incinerators and processing plants. Our advanced financial and advisory services cater to regions including the EU, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, North Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and beyond. For additional information, please reach out to our team.
Estimation of Waste Incinerator Construction Expenses
The financial burden of erecting waste incineration and recycling facilities may be substantial, often necessitating public financial assistance, municipal support, and collaborative lending approaches to balance participation and risk among various financial stakeholders.Typically, preliminary cost assessments for such projects range from tens to several hundreds of millions of euros. For example, the construction of large incinerators in cities like Copenhagen (Denmark) and Detroit (USA) represented an investment of approximately half a billion euros each. Furthermore, modern pollution control systems added an extra 100-200 million euros in costs based on technology and client specifications.
Within the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the USA, the average construction cost for waste incineration plants falls between 600 to - euros for every ton of annual capacity.
Conversely, capital investments for similar facilities in China commence at around 250 euros per ton per annum, with costs in developing nations rarely surpassing 400-500 euros per ton annually, attributable to more lenient environmental standards and accessible labor.
Key components on financial outlay for constructing waste incinerators include:
' Engineering service fees
' Project documentation preparations
' Securing licenses and permitting, along with contracting expenses
' Acquiring or leasing land for incineration purposes
' Selection and procurement of machinery and construction materials
' General construction efforts and equipment installation
' Facility testing and commissioning
' Additional financing-related costs
It can be advantageous to compare these expenditures in euros per megawatt of electricity generated, simplifying the selection of investment initiatives based on diverse technologies.
For instance, traditional incineration processes with energy recovery cost between 6-10 million euros per megawatt, while adopting advanced gasification technologies may escalate that figure to between 8-12 million euros per megawatt. Facilities implementing pyrolysis methods might incur costs between 7 to 11 million euros per megawatt.
Construction violations in many developed nations, including the US, UK, and EU member states, can provoke exorbitant penalties.
This scenario necessitates stringent project quality standards and competent contractor engagement, directly affecting total construction costs.
Furthermore, tight construction timelines may incur additional expenses should a contractor fail to comply, emphasizing the need for precise contractual obligations and guarantees. Notably, delays in the installation of burners at the referenced Copenhagen incineration facility led to additional outlays of 13 million euros due to a six-month postponement.
Apart from capital outlays, project owners must account for operating costs which may fluctuate from 15-20 euros per ton (applicable to basic incineration technologies) to 55-60 euros per ton (for facilities utilizing advanced machinery).
These expenses play a crucial role in the decision-making process for municipalities and industries when considering alternative waste management methods.
The substantial capital requirements spanning from the pre-planning stage to final facility commissioning represent a formidable challenge today, highlighting the need for dependable collaborations and sustainable models. In this sector, expert financial engineering, project management, and consulting services are in increasing demand, along with affordable capital sources.
Determinants Influencing Waste Incinerator Costs
One of the first considerations in planning the construction of a waste incineration facility is the nature of the input material.Municipal solid waste consists of highly combustible elements such as paper, wood, and plastic, which directly influence the generation of heat and electricity at the facility. Elevated moisture content and organic waste volumes may complicate combustion efficiency, detracting from the economic viability of the WtE project.
The existence of hazardous materials, such as radioactive waste, can complicate facility operation and necessitate further investments. Consequently, each innovative engineering advancement aimed at emission reduction and environmental preservation tends to escalate project expenses and complexity. Often, establishing waste processing facilities that focus on recycling valuable materials while minimizing landfill usage may prove to be the most cost-effective approach.
The acquisition or leasing of land to establish a municipal solid waste incinerator holds significant financial implications for a project's viability.
Moreover, situating an incineration plant near a sanitary landfill can reap operational cost advantages, as transportation and disposal expenses for residual ash may diminish over time.
Systems designed to control air pollution significantly contribute to capital expenditures. These systems could encompass various filtration technologies aimed at capturing ash and emissions. When pertaining to large-scale incinerators, equipment necessary for managing toxic substances may command costs in the millions.
Managing and disposing of hazardous byproducts, such as fly ash generated after MSW combustion, remains a pivotal topic when planning investments in this domain.
Given that fly ash can total approximately 5% of the initial waste mass, this element can considerably affect ongoing operational costs.
Finally, investment decisions should reflect the availability of specific feedstock types over a designated timeline. As emphasized, contemporary WtE initiatives are extremely capital-intensive and typically require a minimum of 25 years to achieve adequate returns on investment and profit margins. Thus, municipalities or entities tasked with incinerator establishment must secure a continuous supply of waste of acceptable quality for the duration of this period.
Investors must warrant that suppliers remain committed to existing agreements that do not shift operational practices regarding waste recycling or utilization in the long-term. This endeavor poses considerable risks, especially amid evolving waste management technologies and tightening environmental regulations.
Contracts should incorporate financial penalties for municipalities or organizations that fail to deliver a sufficient waste supply to the incineration facility.
Costs Associated with Waste Recycling Plant Construction
In the 20XXs, leading European nations bolstered legislation regarding municipal solid waste processing.Notably, Germany enacted a new Packaging Law mandating a minimum of 50% recycling rates for plastics, metals, and composite packaging. This initiative accelerated the advancement of the waste recycling sector, making it more efficient and technically robust.
For instance, German companies unveiled a cutting-edge recycling facility in Gernsheim, achieving a maximum recycling rate of 53% for municipal waste. This remarkable feat was attainable by strategically combining manual sorting, mechanical technologies, and advanced infrared identification of various waste categories.
This plant effectively segregates 12 distinct types of valuable materials from the MSW stream, including iron, aluminum, paper, polyethylene, PET, polystyrene, and other polymers.
The construction outlay for the aforementioned Meilo waste recycling facility reached 32 million euros, with an installed capacity of 120,000 tons of lightweight packaging annually, translating to 270 euros per ton per annum. The facility utilized both conventional mechanical apparatus (like drums, ballistic separators, and balers) and cutting-edge systems including near-infrared spectrometers, magnetic separators, and eddy current separates.
It is anticipated that the expenses associated with building waste recycling plants will increase as they increasingly deploy advanced automation systems to sort materials with similar properties.
Presently, factories in the US, Japan, and Germany extensively incorporate artificial intelligence algorithms for differentiating similar plastics, with their applications poised for growth.
Evidently, this advancement will elevate capital expenditures linked to automation, hardware, and software. Conversely, implementing AI with human-like decision-making in waste sorting will substantially raise the recovery rate of materials from the MSW stream. For an average plant, this translates to recoveries amounting to thousands of additional tons of PET, PS, PE, and other valuable resources annually.
Determinants Affecting Waste Recycling Plant Costs
Waste recycling facilities are specialized establishments tasked with waste separation, yielding secondary raw materials, biological fractions, mineral fractions, and a fuel fraction for generating alternative fuels (RDF) from waste.The type and amount of equipment installed at waste sorting facilities, along with their geographical positioning, hinge on the adopted technological solutions and budget constraints of the investment project.
Economies of scale are also pivotal, as large recycling plants may sometimes operate at 20-30% lower costs per ton of waste processed annually than smaller local initiatives.
The primary determinant of the overall expenses for constructing a waste recycling facility is the nature and volume of the incoming feedstock. Facilities focused on municipal solid waste recycling differ significantly from C&D (construction and demolition) recycling plants for quarries and mines, implying diverse clientele, business models, and engineering solutions impacting project costs.
Having precise knowledge of the waste types delivered to the recycling plant allows for the selection of appropriate machinery and equipment, ensuring high recovery and processing efficiency.
Finally, waste types also dictate infrastructure needs, as the logistics of handling multiple truckloads of recycled plastics differ drastically from the operations involving several railway cars of gravel and sand on a daily basis. This variability is not limited to tens or hundreds of millions of euros in capital costs during planning, permitting, and construction phases but extends to millions of euros related to operating costs over the lifespan of the project.
For instance, one of the largest bottle-to-bottle plastic recycling facilities globally processes around 2 million PET bottles (12 fl oz) each year, resulting in approximately 60 tons of recycled plastic.
Moreover, the world’s largest glass recycling facility, established by Pace Glass, is designed for handling up to 6-7 million tons of glass annually.
Conversely, the average C&D recycling plant is structured to process 100-300 tons of solid waste per hour, translating to nearly 1 million tons annually (with nearly all output converted into various building materials).
When discussing myriad recycling technologies, the most advanced solutions typically incur the highest capital investments. Certain sophisticated technologies, such as Mura Technology's HydroPRS, are redefining recycling methodologies. Specifically, this hydrothermal plastic recycling process slated for implementation at a new German facility aims to transform plastic mixtures formerly deemed unrecyclable into valuable products.
Notably, the recycled plastics obtained are considered sufficiently clean and safe for direct food and beverage contact.
Such advancements may ultimately rationalize the significant expenditures associated with plant construction.
Financial Strategies for Waste Processing Plant Development
Much like the construction of a waste incineration unit and associated waste recycling facilities, the significance of project financing (PF) has surged in recent years.The advantages of off-balance sheet financing coupled with the capability to launch multiple projects simultaneously attract numerous companies willing to engage in these capital-intensive environmental ventures.
An average waste incineration facility, equipped to manage 300,000 tons of waste annually, incurs an estimated cost of 200 million euros. Typically, loans serve as the primary funding source, often complemented by governmental or municipal grants (or various other funding forms). This arrangement proves convenient, especially for emerging companies.
A fundamental tenet of project finance involves the dissociation of the investment initiative from its sponsors' assets.
This means that sponsors are liable for any accumulated project debts incurred during the recycling facility's buildout only proportional to their stake in a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
When deciding to finance a waste processing facility, funders primarily assess the project's cash flow instead of the owners' asset matrix.
According to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), project finance represents a method wherein lenders consider the project's revenue both as a basis for loan repayment and as collateral. Formulating a financial structure whereby the facility's cash flows serve as the primary debt servicing source while the SPV's assets provide loan security.
Separation from sponsors' assets enables clearer risk identification within the project and formulates an appropriate financing infrastructure. Projects involving waste incinerators or recycling plants encounter various risks throughout both construction and operational phases.
Project finance offers logical risk-sharing between sponsors (owners), funders, contractors, and other stakeholders. For example, contractors typically assume construction risk, while the project owner bears the responsibility of any underfunding due to inaccurate cost estimates.
The following outlines the objectives of utilizing project finance for environmental initiatives:
' Minimization of sponsor liabilities for specific projects.
' Balanced distribution of risks and responsibilities among project contributors.
' Separation of project debts from sponsor assets through special purpose vehicles.
' Reduction of tax burdens achieved by leveraging advanced financial engineering techniques.
' Expanding prospects for funding capital-intensive investment initiatives.
' Risk diversification and income stream assortment within investment project portfolios.
In project financing models directed at environmental endeavors, the share of borrowed capital usually ranges from 70-90%. For a company to initiate a project, only a minimal 10% equity stake is often needed. Additionally, financing durations of up to 20 years align well with the financial profiles of most solid waste processing initiatives.
For additional information regarding substantial loans for developing a waste recycling plant or WtE project, please consult our team.
The ESFC Investment Group stands prepared to craft a tailored financial model geared toward your environmental project, ensuring long-term financing options based on advanced project finance instruments.
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Trash Incineration is the Most Expensive Way to Manage Waste
The incinerator industry admits that incineration is more expensive than landfilling. This is true in nearly every local instance we've seen, with rare exceptions. Here are some of the admissions by the industry:
Most recently, the industry has admitted that incineration 'is considerably more costly than the alternative of landfill disposal' and that a 'principal reason for the cost disparity noted above is the considerable expense' of air pollution controls.
Source: Aug 30, Amicus curiae filing by the 'Local Government Coalition for Renewable Energy,' an unincorporated and informal group of 11 local governments that host 13 trash incinerators, 10 of which are privately operated (all by Covanta, the nation's largest incinerator corporation) in the law suit over the Baltimore Clean Air Act, in their effort to interfere with Baltimore City's right to adopt a local clean air law that could force the closure of two waste incinerators in their city.
Our comparison of the local contract prices in for incineration vs. landfilling in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania finds that the average incinerator contract in is $64.43/ton while the average landfill contract is $47.86/ton. See our Montgomery County, PA page.
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Two national waste industry trade associations also admit this:
'Waste-to-energy is an additional capital cost. That is not in dispute, compared to a landfill' compared to a landfill, which is a less capital-intense structure ' it is more expensive. If you had a landfill next to a waste-to-energy facility, then almost in every case, you would think the landfill is going to be cheaper.&#
-Ted Michaels, President, Energy Recovery Council (the trash incinerator industry's trade association), March 18, testimony before Washington, DC City Council (see video at 1:44)
Source: National Solid Waste Management Association Tip Fee Survey, p.4.
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