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Even in an increasingly circular economy, some waste remains that cannot be materially recycled. EEW ensures that this residual waste is treated safely and reliably, while making meaningful use of the resources it still contains.

At 17 facilities across Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, EEW thermally treats residual waste and sewage sludge. The heat released during this process is used to generate electricity, district heating and process steam for municipalities, households and businesses. In this way, EEW combines reliable waste management with regional energy supply and plays an important role at the interface between the circular economy and the energy sector.

Metals are recovered from the bottom ash generated during thermal treatment in downstream processes, while suitable mineral fractions are prepared for further use. The separate treatment of sewage sludge also creates the basis for future phosphorus recovery.

More than 1,500 employees ensure the reliable operation of EEW’s facilities and continuously advance the company’s core business – from improving efficiency in day-to-day operations to preparing carbon capture solutions for hard-to-abate emissions from thermal waste treatment.