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ZASO

ZASO

Headquarters: Pößneck · Public / municipal ·

WtE plants
1
WtE capacity
80 kt/a

The Zweckverband Abfallwirtschaft Saale-Orla (ZASO) links mechanical treatment and Waste to Energy to manage resources and emissions for two Thuringian districts. Find out interesting facts and figures.

Key Takeaways

  • The Zweckverband Abfallwirtschaft Saale-Orla (ZASO) is a municipal waste management association in Thuringia, Germany, serving over 178,000 residents.
  • ZASO includes two districts: Saale-Orla-Kreis and Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, with a combined area of 2,160 square kilometres.
  • The Thermal Treatment Facility, TVS, processes high-calorific waste and generates steam, promoting fossil fuel savings.
  • ZASO also manages various waste treatment facilities including hazardous waste stations and recycling centres throughout the area.
  • Public engagement is crucial for ZASO, as seen in their information bulletins and advisory services for the community.
Key data
Founded1994
Ownership WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
Other activitiesMechanical-biological treatment (ABZ Wiewärthe), hazardous waste stations, recycling centres, green waste points, transfer stations, waste advisory services

Plants operated by ZASO

1 plant in the WtE Monitor database, 80 kt/a in total.

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