A new agreement to turn waste from Norfolk into energy in Suffolk, has been agreed by the two local authorities.
The two-year deal between Suffolk County Council and Norfolk County Council will see 40,000 tonnes of residual household waste turned into electricity at Suffolk’s new Energy from Waste (EFW) plant.
The arrangement, subject to Defra approval, will achieve savings for each council through reduced contract management costs, reduced landfill costs and economies of scale.
Cllr Mark Bee, leader of Suffolk County Council, said: ‘We have always believed that our Energy from Waste facility is a good environmental solution for Suffolk and great for the tax payer.
‘The contract will save £8m by stopping waste going into landfill in Suffolk, so I am delighted to add to that figure in a way that financially benefits both our councils.’
The Great Blakenham EFW is designed to handle up to 269,000 tonnes of waste each year. Currently, Suffolk County Council is committed to sending 170,000 tonnes for treatment leaving capacity to take more waste from local councils and private companies.
Earlier this year, Norfolk terminated its £600m energy from waste contract following delays in securing planning permission for a local incinerator.
