North London Heat and Power Project

Creating a waste management facility in which local communities take pride, which demonstrates value, and is a model for public sector project delivery Contents

04 06 Who are we Using non-recyclable waste as a resource since 1971 08 10 Investing in a Driving increased sustainable future recycling rates across north London 12 14 Delivering a Looking to world-class Energy the future Recovery Facility 16 Benefitting north London

3 Who are we

As chair of the North London Waste Authority, I’m proud of We help residents in the seven north to: the important work we do to recycle, compost and treat the waste produced by our two million residents in the most REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE RECOVER cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way.

My overarching priorities are to provide the very best service to our As one of the UK’s largest waste authorities, we serve one in every residents and to protect the environment for future generations. 33 people in the UK. Our aims are to: These are supported by our award-winning waste prevention strategy and our efforts to become London’s leading recyclers. Encourage waste prevention Reduce the amount of waste sent

We have a sustainable solution Location of to landfill for waste that can’t be recycled, Edmonton We help our residents to prevent waste We recognise that there is no place treating it as a resource to heat and Enfield EcoPark power thousands of homes and arising in the first place and provide for landfill in a Net Zero carbon businesses that use the facility tools to embed waste prevention actions future. That’s why we’re replacing at Edmonton EcoPark. into everyday life. For example, our the existing facility at Edmonton Barnet Low Plastic Zones across north London EcoPark with new facilities to However, the existing facility encourage businesses and communities increase recycling and divert waste at Edmonton is coming to the to cut down on single-use plastics. from landfill. Haringey Waltham end of its operational life. Forest To continue treating north London’s Hackney Increase recycling rates Use non-recyclable waste as a waste and to prevent it going Islington resource to landfill, which is extremely Camden environmentally damaging, the Where waste is produced we recycle as We’re building a world-class Energy facility is being replaced. much as possible with a collection system Recovery Facility that will turn that allows the widest range of items non-recyclable waste into The North London Heat and Power Project will provide flagship recycling to be recycled. We also work with local in the form of heat and power, facilities and a world-class Energy Recovery Facility to treat non-recyclable residents to increase their understanding helping to displace the need for waste in the most efficient and environmentally friendly way. of the importance of recycling and how to virgin fossil fuels. recycle effectively. Councillor Clyde Loakes

Chair, North London Waste Authority Tackle the Climate EmergencyW

We run a set of wide-reaching initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of our residents’ waste following the principles of a circular economy.

4 5 Using non-recyclable waste as a resource since 1971

2017

The Secretary of State granted a Development Consent Order 1971 for the North London Heat and The facility at Edmonton Power Project which will invest was the first to be built in flagship recycling facilities and in London and is now the a new world-class energy from oldest running in the UK. waste facility.

21 million tonnes of waste diverted from landfill since Compared to 1971 – the same landfill, the Energy weight as 1.6m Recovery Facility will 2019 London buses 2014 - 2015 save the equivalent Extensive consultation was carried of 215,000 tonnes of Construction works to deliver the North out on proposals to replace the CO2 each year existing facility, which is reaching London Heat and Power the end of its operational life. Project commenced.

For 50 years the facility at Edmonton has used waste as a resource to generate The Energy electricity to power Recovery Facility 80,000 homes will generate low- carbon energy to supply heat and electricity for up to 127,000 homes

6 7 Investing in a sustainable future

Treating unrecyclable waste as a resource Our world class Energy Recovery Facility will Boosting recycling in generate efficient, low carbon heat and power – north London serving the needs of over 127,000 homes. We’re also creating an opportunity to provide heat Our flagship Resource Recovery Facility will to Meridian Water, a flagship development in provide capacity to recycle around 135,000 Enfield comprising around 10,000 new homes. tonnes of waste, including wood, metals and Compared to landfilling, the ERF plastics, that might otherwise be sent to will save as much carbon dioxide landfill. The new public Reuse and Recycling Low-carbon as taking 110,000 cars off the energy in the Centre will enable residents to bring their form of heat and roads every year. power recyclable materials directly to Edmonton EcoPark for the first time. Non-recyclable residual waste Sorted and separated enters the Incinerated waste leaves the Resource Energy Recovery bottom ash and Recovery Facility for re-use, Residents Facility metals sent to Site of the be recycled Bulky waste from recycling or is bulked for drop their borough collections further treatment recyclable enters the Recycling waste at the existing energy and Fuel Preparation Resource Facility Recovery from waste plant Facility

River

Providing a community hub for north London A new centre called EcoPark House will be used to teach the local community more about the circular economy and how to reduce the carbon impact of their waste. It will also be home to Edmonton Sea Cadets and provide a space for North Circular (A406) community use.

8 9 Driving increased recycling rates across north London

We’re adding to the existing network of recycling centres to boost recycling in north London

We’re investing in flagship recycling and waste to drop off their recyclable and non-recyclable The Resource Recovery Facility is a vital asset for north £100m management facilities at Edmonton EcoPark, waste at the EcoPark. The other half is a London, helping to drive up recycling rates, acting as a investment including a new state of the art Resource Recycling and Fuel Preparation Facility where transfer station to receive and sort waste, diverting it from in flagship recycling landfill and helping to reduce the carbon impact of additional facilities to help Recovery Facility. borough vehicles will deliver waste to be sorted, lorry movements. We expect the Resource Recovery Facility achieve 50% including the removal of materials suitable for The Resource Recovery Facility will serve to manage around 135,000 tonnes of recyclable materials household recycling two main functions. One half is a Reuse and recycling or reuse such as wood, plastics and every year. However, we have futureproofed the facility across north Recycling Centre, which for the first-time ever metal, or for waste that can’t be recycled to be through a flexible design to ensure it can accommodate London will allow north London residents and businesses prepared for treatment, such as Energy Recovery. more recycling as levels increase in the future.

Resource Recovery Facility

Recycling and Fuel Preparation Facility Reuse and Recycling Centre OPERATIONAL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Waste at the Recycling and After residents and businesses have dropped off their waste Fuel Preparation Facility will Food, green and and recycling at the Reuse and be deposited into specific bays, bulky waste separated by waste type before Recycling Centre it is sorted and being sorted for further treatment either sent for further treatment or or onward reuse and recycling. onward reuse and recycling.

Commercial, wood and residual waste

Fly tipped, Recyclable and non- street sweeping recyclable waste dropped and third-party off by the public waste Capacity to manage at least 135,000 tonnes of recycling

10 11 Delivering a world-class Energy Recovery Facility

We’re investing in the most advanced technology possible to clean emissions. This will make our facility one of the safest and cleanest in the UK

9 STACK

Yellow Household waste entering the facility

Green Generating low-carbon energy SELECTIVE Blue Cleaning emissions process REACTOR CATALYTIC REDUCTION Pink Bottom ash and metals recovered for recycling in the construction sector 6 5 8 4 BAG 7 BOILER & HOUSE TURBINES FILTER 4a AIR COOLED 2 3 CONDENSER WASTE FURNACE BUNKER 1 TIPPING HALL 3a WET SCRUBBER

INCINERATED BOTTOM ASH AND METALS

1 Tipping hall – Trucks drive into the tipping hall 4 Boiler & turbines – Heat is used to generate 6 Bag house filter – This works like a very efficient 8 Wet scrubber – This is cutting edge technology that and unload the waste for treatment. steam, which drives a turbine to create low- vacuum cleaner, to capture and control particulate gives a final polish to the flue gas, the gas that comes carbon energy in the form of heat and power for matter. The facility is designed to perform better than out of the stack. A liquid is sprayed to neutralise 2 Waste bunker – Waste is mixed thoroughly to thousands of homes, shops and businesses. known and anticipated emissions standards required gases and make doubly sure that particulates are help prevent pollutants from forming. captured. The North London Heat and Power Project 4a Air cooled condenser – Water that has been used for energy recovery facilities, meaning the facility will be the first facility in the UK to use combined wet 3 Furnace – Waste is combusted at 850˚C for two to power the turbine is cooled down, so it can be will always meet the Environment Agency’s strict and dry scrubbing to provide an extra level of safety standards as they change over time. seconds, which helps reduce the formation of sent back to the start of the process and reused. to the process. This self-sustaining loop is much better for the 7 Selective catalytic reduction – The North London dioxins. 9 Stack – This ensures that the flue gas is dispersed environment than using new water every time. Heat and Power Project is the only facility in the UK to 3a Incinerated bottom ash and metals – Incinerated effectively, so that the level of emissions that reach 5 Reactor – Heavy metals, organics, acidic gases, be investing in this best-in-class technology to reduce the ground are extremely low and undetectable. bottom ash and metals are taken from the furnace furans and dioxins are treated here. Activated carbon emissions of nitrogen oxide. This process converts Independent studies show that less than 1% of the air after waste is combusted, to then be recycled in captures the heavy metals, organics, dioxins and nitrogen oxide into water and nitrogen (a harmless gas at ground level will come from the facility. The vast the construction sector. furans, while hydrated lime absorbs acidic gases. that makes up 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere). majority of the flue gas is water vapour. 12 13 Looking to the future

Indicative image of the Energy Recovery Facility, looking south from the River Lee Navigation. Indicative image of the Energy Recovery Facility, looking north-east, with lit stack which is currently being considered.

Indicative image of EcoPark House, looking north from Indicative image of the Energy Recovery Facility, Indicative image of the Energy Recovery Facility Indicative image of the Resource Recovery Facility, the River Lee Navigation. looking north. rooftop space. looking south towards the North Circular.

14 15 Benefitting Benefitting l l l l l north London

Our commitment to healthandsafety isunderpinnedby our We’re creating aschoolseducation programme to teach the We want theproject to benefitthelocalcommunity. That’s why We’re alsoproviding at least 100apprenticeships for local We’re creating 225on-site skillstraining opportunitiesfor We engagewithlocal residents andstakeholders inavariety events, newsletters andsocialmediaupdates. of ways, includingourCommunity LiaisonGroup, roadshow Staying intouch and drivingexcellence insafe construction practices. safety-first culture. We’re dedicated to settingabenchmarkfor Prioritising health,safety andwellbeing for localresidents. the Considerate Constructors Schemeto minimisedisruption London LivingWage andensuringallcontractors are partof and recycling. We’re alsoafair andethicalemployer, paying the younger generation abouttheimportance ofwaste reduction Contributing positively inthelocalarea local expenditure. we’ve settargets to achieve 25%localemployment and10% Investing locallyinnorthLondon people duringtheconstruction phaseoftheproject. the construction industry. school leavers ortheunemployed whowant to start acareer in Promoting careers inconstruction northlondonheatandpower.london [email protected] North London Heat andPower

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