An agreement to this effect has been signed between Tamar Energy and Amey, which will deliver the food waste collected on behalf of Isle of Wight Council.
As per the agreed terms, the anaerobic digestion (AD) operator will convert close to 5,000 tons of food waste at its Basingstoke plant in England.
Commenting on the contract, Tamar Energy feedstock head Charlie Flounders said: "It ensures food waste is used to generate green electricity for UK homes, rather than being buried or burned.
"It’s another demonstration that AD is a genuine waste management option for local authorities that delivers tangible financial and environmental benefits."
Tamar Energy will also work with other local authorities such as Essex County Council and Hampshire County Council in order to ensure that household food and green waste is being extracted from the residual waste stream and recycled into renewable energy and biofertiliser.
Amey waste and environmental services director Rob Edmondson said: "There is an excellent match between Tamar Energy’s and Amey’s standards in providing a competitively priced, professional, quality service.
"We are pleased to be working with Tamar Energy to ensure the Isle of Wight Council’s recycling commitments are met and waste disposal costs are minimised."
Besides Basingstoke AD plant, Tamar Energy also operated AD plants in Halstead, Essex; Holbeach, Lincs; Retford, Notts; and Hoddesdon, Herts.
The company also has six composting sites across the south and south east of England which offer complementary waste management services.
Image: Tamar Energy will convert food waste into clean energy at its Basingstoke plant in England. Photo: courtesy of Tamar Energy.
