Country England Primary fuel Waste | Commission date 1971 | |
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Location Greater Manchester, North West England Operator Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority Similar Bold Power Station, Sheffield Incinerator, SELCHP, Teesside EfW plant, Heysham 1 Nuclear Power St | ||
The Bolton Incinerator was constructed in 1971 and is a major landmark on Bolton's skyline. The incinerator burns up to 20 tonnes of household waste per hour (85,000 t/yr) and can generate up to 11 MW of electricity. The plant is operated by Viridor. The Bolton Incinerator is the only household waste incinerator in Greater Manchester.
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