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Nottinghamshire Plant Sparks Fury: 1,200+ Object
29 Oct
Summary
- Over 1,200 residents oppose new plastic recycling facility plans.
- The proposed plant aims to process 24,000 tonnes of waste annually.
- The facility would generate enough power for over 650 homes yearly.
A proposed plastic chemical recycling facility in Nottinghamshire, by Envale UK, faces significant opposition from over 1,200 residents. The plans, submitted for an old recycling site in Worksop, have been recommended for approval by Nottinghamshire County Council's planning officers, ahead of a meeting on November 3rd.
The operator, Envale UK, states the facility would process more than 24,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste annually, preventing it from going to landfill. Furthermore, the plant is projected to generate up to 10 megawatts of heat and 2.5 megawatts of electricity, sufficient to power more than 650 homes each year.
Despite the potential environmental benefits highlighted by Envale, local concerns persist. Bassetlaw District Council and Rhodesia Parish Council have formally objected, alongside a petition signed by over 1,200 locals. Concerns include potential runoff into the Chesterfield Canal and increased vehicle movements.
Historical context shows the previous operator on the site faced environmental enforcement action in 2013, leading to waste removal and subsequent company collapse in 2014 after fires destroyed buildings and machinery. The new facility would utilize pyrolysis to break down plastics.
