How does one of Bavaria’s most densely populated districts manage waste and energy recovery? Discover key figures and strategies from the Neu-Ulm Waste-to-Energy district’s integrated waste management approach.
Key Takeaways
- The Neu-Ulm District effectively manages waste and energy recovery through its integrated waste management approach.
- The Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb Neu-Ulm oversees waste disposal, recycling, and energy recovery, collaborating with 17 municipalities.
- The Weißenhorn waste-to-energy plant processes over 110,000 tonnes of waste annually, generating significant electricity and district heating.
- In 2024, the plant produced 40,974 MWh of electricity and 31,509 MWh of heating, contributing to regional energy supply.
- Residual materials from thermal treatment, including scrap metal and bottom ash, are reused and disposed of following strict regulations.
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