AVR
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AVR Introduces Surcharge for Stricter Bottom Ash Processing
AVR has introduced a separate CMP surcharge for processing bottom ash, following new Dutch regulations effective from 30 December 2025. The requirements necessitate more intensive cleaning, separation, and…
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Economist Calls National CO₂ Levy on Top of EU ETS Pointless
Groningen economist Machiel Mulder argues that a national CO₂ levy alongside the EU ETS fails to provide additional emission reductions and instead raises costs for Dutch industries, potentially…
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Slow EU Carbon Rules Leave Dutch WtE Plants at Disadvantage
Dutch waste-to-energy (EfW) plants face competitive disadvantages due to a national carbon levy while EU rivals will only begin paying carbon costs from 2031. The industry urges the…
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Dutch WtE Plants: EU Waste And CCS Key to Climate Gains
A TNO study highlights that Dutch waste-to-energy plants can better reduce emissions by processing waste from other EU countries and implementing carbon capture technology, rather than solely focusing…
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Dutch Waste Incineration Falls 6 Per Cent After AVR Fire in 2024
In 2024, Dutch incinerators processed 6.42 million tonnes of waste, a six per cent decrease from 2023, primarily due to a fire at the AVR Rozenburg plant. This…
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Weekly Newsletter CW 18 and 19 2026
Hi everyone, I was at IFAT all last week, so there wasn’t a separate weekly newsletter. I’ve still made a few changes to the site, though: Firstly –…
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AVR Reports Revenue Growth As Operations Resume
AVR has reported a 2025 turnover of 294.9 million EUR, increasing from 207.7 million EUR in 2024, despite a net result decrease to 68.9 million EUR. This growth…
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OVAM vs. AVR: Court Upholds Waste Management Policy
The Antwerp Court of Appeal has upheld OVAM’s policy prioritising local recovery of mixed municipal waste, allowing an export ban under the European Waste Shipment Regulation. This ruling…
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Dutch Tax Package Threatens EU Climate Goals
A €567 million Dutch tax package raises concerns about potential market distortion and threatens EU circular economy goals, according to industry leaders. They warn it could disrupt investments…
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Dutch Waste Sector Fears Levy Will Halt CO₂ Capture Projects
Dutch waste companies are concerned that new levies could jeopardise crucial Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects, as proposed €567 million levies threaten investment security. Without government policy…
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