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ZAW Coburg

ZAW Coburg

Headquarters: Coburg · Public / municipal ·

WtE plants
1
WtE capacity
135 kt/a
Waste treated
135 kt/a

Discover how ZAW, established in 1974, manages sustainable waste for 263,000 residents across four municipalities in Bavaria. Learn about its governance and regional impact.

Key Takeaways

  • ZAW, founded in 1974, provides sustainable waste management for 263,000 residents in Upper Franconia, Bavaria.
  • The association consists of four municipal entities, each contributing to its democratic governance structure.
  • The Waste-to-Energy plant in Coburg is central to ZAW’s operations, processing around 135,000 tonnes of waste annually.
  • ZAW also includes two transfer stations for efficient waste logistics and a landfill for non-combustible waste.
  • The infrastructure significantly contributes to regional energy production, generating 40 million kWh of electricity annually.
Key data
Founded1974
Ownership WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
Electricity generated WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
Heat delivered WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
Other activitiesWaste management for 263,000 residents; two transfer stations (Kronach, Lichtenfels); landfill for non-combustible waste

Plants operated by ZAW Coburg

1 plant in the WtE Monitor database, 176 kt/a in total.

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