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ZVAWS

ZVAWS

Headquarters: Würzburg · Public / municipal ·

WtE plants
1
WtE capacity
200 kt/a

Discover how Würzburg’s regional alliance pioneers resource recovery and sustainable waste management. Explore the innovative strategies and infrastructure underpinning this circular economy model.

Key Takeaways

  • Würzburg’s regional alliance, ZVAWS, pioneers resource recovery and sustainable waste management.
  • It was established in 1979, involving the City of Würzburg and surrounding districts for coordinated waste treatment.
  • The Müllheizkraftwerk serves as the main waste-to-energy facility, recently modernised to increase its processing capacity.
  • ZVAWS maintains a financial model based on capital contributions and cost-sharing, ensuring equitable investment across member jurisdictions.
  • Their strategic focus includes maximising resource recovery, minimising environmental impact, and fostering regional sustainability partnerships.
Key data
Founded1979
Ownership WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
Other activitiesHopferstadt landfill for inert mineral waste; partnership with Bad Kissingen district
Projects in progress WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+

Plants operated by ZVAWS

1 plant in the WtE Monitor database, 304 kt/a in total.

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