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Bolton WtE

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The Bolton WtE is a waste power station constructed in 1971 in Bolton, and is a major landmark of its skyline.[1] The incinerator burns up to 20 tonnes (22 tons) of household waste per hour or 85,000 t (94,000 tons) per year,[2] and can generate up to 11 MW of electricity. The plant is operated by Suez Recycling and Recovery UK. The Bolton incinerator is the only household waste incinerator in Greater Manchester.

CountryEngland
LocationGreater Manchester, North West England
Coordinates53.5661°N 2.4091°W / 53.5661; -2.4091
StatusOperational
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Bolton WtE
CountryEngland
LocationGreater Manchester, North West England
Coordinates53.5661°N 2.4091°W / 53.5661; -2.4091
StatusOperational
Commission date1971
OperatorGreater Manchester Waste
Thermal power station
Primary fuelWaste
Power generation
Nameplate capacity
  • 11 MW

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