Here is one alternative to a Large Waste Incinerator. Wakefield Council have chosen this alternative waste solution rather than a large waste incinerator. It focuses on Composting, Re-use and Recycling. Reducing waste does not compromise the economics of the proposal. Overview Page: http://www.wakefieldrecycling.com/ Details Page with description of facilities and a downloadable animation: http://www.wakefieldrecycling.com/Thesites/SouthKirkby/Whatisproposedat/
Here is a link to the latest DEFRA Waste Strategy & Legislation Web Page: http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/strategy/ Here is a link to the latest DEFRA Waste Strategy Report published in July 2008: http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/strategy/strategy07/pdf/waste-strategy-report-07-08.pdf
Here is a link to the latest DEFRA Waste Strategy Factsheets Web Page entitled: "Energy from waste and anaerobic digestion": http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/strategy/factsheets/energy.htm Which includes the quote: "We wish to encourage more consideration of anaerobic digestion both by local authorities and businesses." Here is a link to the FOE Briefing paper entitled: "Anaerobic digestion": http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/briefings/anaerobic_digestion.pdf
Here is a link to the FOE Briefing paper entitled: "Mechanical and Biological Treament (MBT)": http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/briefings/mchnical_biolo_treatmnt.pdf
