Daily Waste at Meia Serra Waste Treatment Plant Reaches 3,800 Tons / Day
During a recent visit by chemical and biological engineers, officials reported that the Meia Serra Waste Treatement Plant is handling about 3,800 tons of waste daily. The waste includes materials destined for incineration, composting, tire processing, and disposal on floors and ground surfaces. It is the only operational waste incineration facility in Madeira.
Compared to the same day last year, the plant is handling about 3,800 tons of waste daily. The waste treatment capacity is at its limit, and a short-term solution is not available. Incoming waste is first sorted to remove recyclable materials, while the rest, which cannot be recycled, is sent for incineration. Since there are only two incineration lines and they are operating at full capacity, plans for a third line are being considered.
José Ponte, Director Meia Serra Plant, RTP Madeira
Incineration Lines Struggle to Keep Up And Works at Maximum Capacity
Currently, the plant has only two incineration lines, which are operating at maximum capacity. “The waste treatment is on the limit and the solution is not near in the short term,” an official said. Material that cannot be recycled is sent for incineration, while recyclable items are separated beforehand.
The waste treatment is on the limit and the solution is not near in the short term
José Ponte, Director Meia Serra Plant. RTP Madeira
Third Incineration Line Could Be Added but Implementation May Take Years Due to High Costs
The facility is prepared for a third incineration line, but assembling the equipment would require extensive work and significant investment. Officials noted that there are no community funds available for such projects, meaning construction could take many years before completion.
Engineers Review Waste Processing and Tire Shipments to The Mainland
The visiting team examined how Meia Serra processes solid waste, including energy production from incineration and composting of green waste. Tire shipment to the mainland was also part of the review. The visit aimed to provide a detailed perspective on how the region manages its increasing waste levels.
Madeira has a waste incineration capacity of 140,000 tons per annum. This is above the total amount of municipal solid waste generated (in 2017), therefore the incineration centre has been operating below maximum capacity. To compensate, Madeira deactivated its composting unit several years ago, in order that all waste would instead be incinerated. At present, Madeira recycles 0% of its organic waste.
Zerowasteeurope, info from 2017
Source: RTP Madeira
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