Concerns raised about Energy from Waste Plant

This week, there has been debate about the proposals by PEEL to locate an energy from waste facility, to be known as the North Clyde Recycling Centre, on a site in close proximity to the Southern General Hospital. 

Local communities have shared their concerns about the impact of this development. It is clear that there are major traffic issues arising from plans which involve the movement of 250,000 tonnes of waste into the site by HGV lorries. The provision of such facilities requiring a supply of waste for the next 30 years is recognised as a disincentive to further increasing waste minimisation, reuse, recycling and composting and achieving Scotland’s aspirations for a Zero Waste future.

I have submitted an objection to the particular proposal due to the negative impact on the environment, neighbouring communities and the wider public.

Useful Link at:

Dumbarton Road Corridor Environmental Trust - http://dumbartonroad.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/north-clyde-recycling-centre-update/