Aberdeen’s \u00a3150m incinerator is reopening after closing twice in six months.<\/p>\n
The facility – used by Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray councils for non-recyclable waste – was shut down by Aberdeen City Council on 8 December when an interim operator was put in place.<\/p>\n
Former operator Energy From Waste (EfW) Ness previously said it intended to take legal action after its contract to run the site was terminated.<\/p>\n
Aberdeen City Council said it would reopen on Tuesday and it aimed for the resumption of normal operations within a few days.<\/p>\n
The council added that waste and recycling company Suez – appointed interim operator – had now taken control of the facility.<\/p>\n
During the shutdown, waste which would have been processed at the plant was diverted to other sites.<\/p>\n
The incinerator in East Tullos – which can process 150,000 tonnes of waste every year, reducing the amount sent to landfill – opened in April 2024.<\/p>\n
It temporarily closed in June last year after the original operator Indaver said it was reviewing its involvement due to “ongoing issues”.<\/p>\n
Non-recyclable waste from the three councils was instead sent to landfill in Peterhead.<\/p>\n