Energy from Waste (EfW) is a proven renewable energy technology that recovers energy from waste. It is generally acknowledged that three technologies are principally used for mixed municipal waste; direct combustion, pyrolysis and gasification.

Direct combustion is the most commonly used of these in Europe and throughout the world.

It works by burning waste that cannot be recycled. The combustion process produces high-pressure steam that is converted to electrical power using a turbine and generator. This electricity can be fed into the national grid or supplied to the local community.

They can also produce high-pressure hot water or steam that can be used by industry or domestic heating. These plants are highly efficient and are encouraged by Government policy.

Paperchasers operates a zero waste to landfill policy and any non recyclable general non-hazardous wastes  will be disposed of by this method.