Former Saxon pits at Whittlesey - Credit: ArchantA new centre to recycle incinerator ash has been given the go ahead, despite hundreds of objections. The approval means incinerator ash, as well as construction demolition waste can now be imported, stored, and processed at the former Saxon Brickworks, off Peterborough Road, in Whittlesey. The planned site would not be an incinerator, but would import incinerator bottom ash (IBA), as well as construction and demolition waste for recycling. “Processing of incinerator bottom ash, or IBA, and use of IBAA is highly regulated and governed by the Environment Agency. When put to a vote six committee councillors voted in favour and two voted against.

Source: The Times April 20, 2022 16:04 UTC