New service for local councils: WOODY WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE
This new woody waste management service, specifically designed for local councils, significantly reduces the costs associated with managing this waste (collection and shredding of pruning or forest-clearance waste). It consists of a compact, access-controlled facility that receives woody waste exclusively from authorised residents and is adapted for use with mobile shredding equipment, which transforms the waste into a higher-value product for the market.
Location
L’Ametlla de Mar, Catalonia
Starting year
2026
Beneficiaries
Local councils
Programme
Nuclear Transition Fund
Service description
This new woody waste management service, specifically designed for local councils, significantly reduces the costs associated with managing this waste (collection and shredding of pruning waste, forest-clearance waste, etc.).
It consists of a compact, access-controlled facility that receives woody waste exclusively from authorised residents and is adapted for use with mobile shredding equipment, which transforms the waste into a higher-value product for the market.
Furthermore, this solution promotes strong public engagement. Residents could receive tax benefits for their involvement, thanks to the savings and improvements that better waste management provides to the local council.
The service includes identifying and contacting potential buyers for the resulting product, such as boiler operators and producers of biochar, biogas and fertilisers.
Results achieved
A solution to improve woody waste management that provides:
- A drastic reduction in costs.
- Production of high-quality material.
- Public engagement.
- Promotion of new businesses related to the use of the resulting product.
Key highlights
- An effective and easy-to-implement system for improving woody waste management, delivering short-term results and encouraging public involvement.
- Includes market identification and support for the communication campaign.
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