Covanta JV Recycling Metals from Bottom Ash Landfill in Massachusetts
A Covanta joint venture has begun operations to recover and recycle thousands of tonnes of metals from an ash monofil in Peabody, Massachusetts. Covanta TARTECH is a joint venture of waste to energy specialist, Covanta Energy (NYSE: CVA) and Germany waste to energy ash processing specialist, TARTECH eco industries. The JV explained that it utilises a proprietary and highly specialised technology to recycle metals from the ash that remains after the waste to energy process. "Recovering metals for recycling from ash monofills provides a myriad of benefits for the environment and the economy,” explained Covanta’s chief operating officer, Seth Myones. According to Commissioner Kenneth Kimmell of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Massachusetts is a national leader when it comes to technological innovation in recycling and waste reduction efforts. “The recovery of valuable metals from the combustion process will help to further shrink the waste stream and free-up landfill capacity,” he commented "I am pleased that our state will host a promising new technology and I look forward to observing the results," continued the Commissioner. Peabody Mayor, Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr. added: "Innovative projects like these lead to the creation of new, good-paying jobs and opportunities for revenue that will benefit the City of Peabody for years to come." Read More Free E-Waste Collection Service Launched in New York City New York City has introduced a new e-waste collection scheme ahead of its ban of the disposal of e-waste in household waste due to come into effect in 2015. 50 MW Plasma Gasification Waste to Energy Technology for Second Tees Valley Site Plasma gasification specialist, Alter NRG, has signed an agreement to supply a $21 million waste gasification solution to Air Products’ second 50 MW waste to energy facility in Tees Valley, UK. Machinex Refits $32m Recycling Facility Destroyed by Fire in Ohio Ohio based waste and recycling company, Rumpke, has reopened its St Bernard material recycling facility at a cost of $32 million following a devastating fire in April 2012.