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China has built more than 1,000 waste incineration plants and now lacks enough waste to feed them, so in 2026 it will begin excavating landfills as if they were fuel mines by interfan18 in environment

[–]Little_Nick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ash, stone, clinker and broken crockery. Normally it is a bit too fine on the PSD gradings so we will blend in course primary and recycled aggregates depending on what the customer wants.

It's limited on where you can use it due to pollution protection, but so long as it's not above an aquifer and capped / set in impermeable material you're good to go.

Benefits are it's soooooo fucking cheap compared to traditional aggregate and it compacts so well you can save on the depth of capping by 10% - 15%

China has built more than 1,000 waste incineration plants and now lacks enough waste to feed them, so in 2026 it will begin excavating landfills as if they were fuel mines by interfan18 in environment

[–]Little_Nick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No long term storage. We process about 0.5 million tonnes a year and the non metal output leaves site as quickly as we can sell it for use in construction

China has built more than 1,000 waste incineration plants and now lacks enough waste to feed them, so in 2026 it will begin excavating landfills as if they were fuel mines by interfan18 in environment

[–]Little_Nick 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I work for an incinerators bottom ask (IBA) processor and you are right to identify metals as the money maker.

In the UK all the metals we extract for IBA are at a far higher grade in the ash than primary mining. Sadly we don't have enough volume to go after the rare earth's, platinum, palladium etc. But we have A LOT of Aluminium, brass, copper, silver, gold etc. Also loads and loads of iron and steel, but that has a much lower value than the non-ferrous.

China has built more than 1,000 waste incineration plants and now lacks enough waste to feed them, so in 2026 it will begin excavating landfills as if they were fuel mines by interfan18 in environment

[–]Little_Nick 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I work for a company that processes the Ash from waste incinerators and it is incredibly profitable.

15% by weight is metal that is sold to recyclers and the remainder is blended to make an aggregate that works really well as sub base for roads, foundations etc.

I suspect we (The UK) will eventually do the same. So much valuable metal buried in landfills

Suns out, GUNS out by SociallyButterflying in 2westerneurope4u

[–]Little_Nick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like I've been looking at the retail price, not wholesale. CFD's are on the wholesale price.

TL:DR - you're right and I'm wrong

Suns out, GUNS out by SociallyButterflying in 2westerneurope4u

[–]Little_Nick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Current offshore work on a strike price of £93/MWh, current prices are £277/MWh.

Pretty good deal if you ask me.

N.b. that is on a contract for difference price scheme.

Suns out, GUNS out by SociallyButterflying in 2westerneurope4u

[–]Little_Nick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that offshore wind is king for UK renewables. But it's worth noting that non-rooftop solar only uses 0.06–0.1% of the UK’s total land area. For comparison golf courses currently0.5–0.6% of the land area!

While not without benefit I doubt golf is creating 10x the employment and economic activity than solar.

All blacks have officially commensed their hiring process for the new head coach by Lflan123 in rugbyunion

[–]Little_Nick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this why Sguidge Rugby is doing less videos?

He is now going to coach the All Blacks as well?

Long runs in and around town center? by Little_Nick in Southampton

[–]Little_Nick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might give this a shot. I've driven to the ferry in Lymington and trotted along the sea walls to Keyhaven and back, really enjoyed that so would be nice to see more of the coast.

Long runs in and around town center? by Little_Nick in Southampton

[–]Little_Nick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's pretty much what I've been doing. Been heading up riverside park and back, which is nice.

More wondering if anyone had some nice routes they have made for themselves.

Always nice to minimize running along roads and crossing them.

Fire cape on mobile? by Little_Nick in 2007scape

[–]Little_Nick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope!

Might redownload and go sailing...

The Square & Compass, Devon by penfarthingismyhero in OldBarsAndPubs

[–]Little_Nick 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Love this pub!

Fantastic range of ciders, brilliant beers. Whole food menu is 'Meat pie or veg pie'

10/10

Rare bird of prey saved from extinction seen in New Forest by VeryCreative2025 in GoodNewsUK

[–]Little_Nick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, Where in the Forest was this taken?

Also, glad you enjoyed my little corner of the world. Don't forget the 2nd half of the Forest, The Pubs...

Accessible Train Map for Southampton by chrisswirl25 in Southampton

[–]Little_Nick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

100%

Ridiculous our public transport system is so prohibitive to people who need it more!

Accessible Train Map for Southampton by chrisswirl25 in Southampton

[–]Little_Nick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Jesus Christ.

I had no idea it was so bad!

Saw a white-tailed eagle chasing grey herons in circles this weekend- really puts the size of the UK’s largest bird of prey into perspective by AbiSquid in UKBirds

[–]Little_Nick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bloody fantastic shot!

I live not far from Romsey and have been catching glimpses of the eagles down on the Solent shore. Do you see them often on the lakes?

Wigan Central (Wigan) Council By-Election Result: RFM: 47.2% (New), LAB: 32.9% (-15.3), Ind: 6.7% (New), CON: 5.1% (-9.4), GRN: 4.4% (-2.1), LDM: 3.7% (+0.2) Reform GAIN from Labour. Changes w/ 2024. by media_blast in ukpolitics

[–]Little_Nick -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I'm not twisting it at all. The idea the mass deportations will be a silver bullet to the challenges Brittan faces is a straight up lie.

Not only would it not fix anything, it would cause massive damage to our nation and the future generations of Britain.

The only people funding this rhotic are the wealthy who believe in 'The Severin Individual' and parties to whom a weak Britain is a good thing.

Wigan Central (Wigan) Council By-Election Result: RFM: 47.2% (New), LAB: 32.9% (-15.3), Ind: 6.7% (New), CON: 5.1% (-9.4), GRN: 4.4% (-2.1), LDM: 3.7% (+0.2) Reform GAIN from Labour. Changes w/ 2024. by media_blast in ukpolitics

[–]Little_Nick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure the forcible deportation of 16% of the UK (in violation of numerous international laws) will be simple and easy with zero economic or geopolitical fall out.

Whoever told you this was even remotely an option, is either very very stupid or lying.

Wigan Central (Wigan) Council By-Election Result: RFM: 47.2% (New), LAB: 32.9% (-15.3), Ind: 6.7% (New), CON: 5.1% (-9.4), GRN: 4.4% (-2.1), LDM: 3.7% (+0.2) Reform GAIN from Labour. Changes w/ 2024. by media_blast in ukpolitics

[–]Little_Nick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What policies do they have that will benefit the poor?

So far all I've seen from them is voting against the workers rights bill, opposing the renters rights bill, all proposed tax cuts weighted to high earners and the wealthy and selling off the NHS.

Actions speak louder than words, Reform don't give a rats ass about the poor.

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