Why has the Aberdeen incinerator closed again?

The facility closed for the second time in six months due to the termination of its contract with former operator EfW Ness by Aberdeen City Council.

Will the closure affect Aberdeen's bin collections?

Local authorities expect no disruption to refuse collection services for residents.

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Aberdeen Incinerator Shuts Again Amid Legal Battle

Q: What happens to waste normally sent to the Aberdeen incinerator?

Waste is currently being diverted to alternative disposal facilities, including the Stoneyhill landfill site.

17 Dec

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Summary

Aberdeen's £150m incinerator closed for the second time in six months.
Former operator intends legal action after contract termination.
Waste is being diverted to alternative disposal sites.

Aberdeen Incinerator Shuts Again Amid Legal Battle

Aberdeen's £150 million waste incinerator, serving Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray councils, has closed for the second time in half a year. The facility, which opened in April 2024, has seen its former operator, EfW Ness, announce intentions to pursue legal action following the termination of its contract by Aberdeen City Council on December 8, 2025. This marks the second closure since its opening, with the first occurring in June due to operational issues.

Suez has been appointed as the interim operator for the East Tullos site, which has a capacity to process 150,000 tonnes of waste annually, diverting it from landfill. During this transition, the plant is temporarily closed, and waste is being redirected to alternative disposal facilities, including the Stoneyhill landfill site. Despite these disruptions, local authorities assure that residents' refuse collection services will not be impacted.