By giving the green light to plans to open a new waste incinerator on the outskirts of York, the city's council leaders could help cut the local authority's waste management bills by as much as £230 million a year, it has been argued.
Already council leaders have pinpointed the Allerton quarry, which is situated between York and Harrogate, as the ideal place for a new waste treatment plant, with Spain's AmeyCespa having been identified as the preferred bidder for the construction of the facility.
However, with councillors now set to be asked to give the final green light to the plans, opponents have stepped up their efforts to get the project blocked, with some arguing that it could have a damaging impact on the historic Allerton Park.
Others claim that the local authority would struggle to afford to see the work through to completion.
Putting forward the case in support of the plant, Labour group leader on York City Council James Alexander told the York Press: "It would be cheaper and more environmentally friendly than the current arrangement and would generate enough electricity to power almost half the homes in York."
Meanwhile, plans for a separate waste incinerator for West Norfolk are also currently being looked into by the county council there, the Eastern Daily Press has reported.
Typical Guttridge equipment used in the energy-from-waste sector includes; feeders – metering screw feeders – weighing systems
