FAQ » FAQ on Donetsk » What is the experience in the construction and operation of WtE enterprises in the European Union and the CIS?
What is the experience in the construction and operation of WtE enterprises in the European Union and the CIS?
The European experience:
- About 20 - 25% of municipal solid waste generated in the EU is disposed of by incineration (total MSW amount is about 200 million tons per year);
- The total number of WtE enterprises in Europe is more than 400;
- The average annual amount of waste disposed of by burning is up to 550 kg per capita;
- In Europe, the average capacity of companies for thermal waste disposal is more than 200 000 tons per year (the least powerful is 60 000 tons / year, the most powerful is 500 000 tons / year);