- WtE plants
- 1
- WtE capacity
- 450 kt/a
- Waste treated
- 446.2 kt/a
- Employees
- 254
How does one facility transform waste from 1.9 million people into energy and raw materials? Discover the innovative approaches behind one of Bavaria’s largest municipal waste association.
Key Takeaways
- ZMS operates a waste-to-energy facility in Bavaria, processing 450,000 tonnes of waste annually into electricity and heat.
- The facility serves 1.9 million people and highlights the association’s commitment to resource recovery and circular economy principles.
- Modernisation projects, including the Triphönix initiative, aim to improve environmental protection and operational efficiency.
- In December 2025, ZMS permanently shut down two furnace lines, undertaking significant conversion efforts.
- The facility’s advanced systems maintain high efficiency while focusing on reducing emissions and enhancing energy output.
| Figures for | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Ownership | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
| Electricity generated | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
| Heat delivered | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
| Other activities | Slag processing and metal recovery; nine waste transfer stations; Mathiasgrube landfill; sewage sludge drying; process steam supply; photovoltaics |
| Projects in progress | WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+ |
Plants operated by ZMS Schwandorf
- Schwandorf450 kt/a · Germany
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