Kent Enviropower can report that routine maintenance on all three waste lines was successfully completed on schedule in October. Routine maintenance work was conducted on all three lines independently over a period of five months. The lines were serviced one after the other. The servicing has now been concluded and the facility is operating well.

A number of odour complaints have been received by the facility, the Environment Agency and local Environmental Health services over recent days. Kent Enviropower has conducted extensive surveys of the areas concerned to establish the nature of the odour, which has been reported by residents to the south of the facility. The nature of the odour, and the direction of the wind (prevailing north easterly), has led us to conclude that the odour is not a result of Allington Quarry Waste Management Facility, where operations remain normal.

If you have a query about the facility, please get in touch via the details provided on this website's Contact Us page

If you have a query about the facility, please email info@kentenviropower.co.uk or call Kent Enviropower’s community information line on 0845 803 8845.

Ongoing routine tests are being undertaken to the steam turbine used to generate electricity at the Allington Quarry Waste Management Facility on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th March. As part of the tests to the steam turbine safety system, we will vent some steam to the atmosphere. Each test may produce some visible steam over a period of five to ten minutes; Kent Enviropower would like to reassure the community that this is a normal part of the procedure. Noise from the tests will be controlled by a silencer.

Routine tests are being undertaken to the turbine at the Allington Quarry Waste Management Facility during the morning of Wednesday 3rd March. To test the steam turbine safety system, we will vent steam to the atmosphere. The turbine enables the facility to produce electricity and the purpose of the tests is to ensure that it works efficiently into the future. Each test may produce some visible steam over a period of five to ten minutes; Kent Enviropower would like to reassure the community that this is a normal part of the procedure. Noise from the tests will be controlled by a silencer.

Both the Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility's energy from waste and materials recovery operations have resumed after a period of routine maintenance. If you have a query about the facility, please email info@kentenviropower.co.uk or call Kent Enviropower’s community information line on 0845 803 8845.

At midnight tonight, the facility will begin a period of planned routine maintenance and will recommence full operations in February. For most of the maintenance period, at least one of the three lines of the Energy from Waste plant at the facility will continue to operate, and the Materials Recovery Facility will also operate. Throughout the maintenance period, deliveries of black bag rubbish will be diverted to other facilities in Kent, and recyclable materials will be diverted to Materials Recovery Facilities in and around Kent as necessary. If you have a query about the facility, please email info@kentenviropower.co.uk or call Kent Enviropower’s community information line on 0845 803 8845.

A place for a member of the local community has become available on the Allington Integrated Waste Management Facility Community Liaison Committee. For details of how to apply, to join the committee please visit this website's Community Liaison Committee page.

Both the Energy from Waste Facility and the Materials Recycling Facility at Allington Quarry are processing waste.

The Allington Quarry Waste Management Facility underwent a scheduled shutdown for routine maintenance on 10 July and recommenced operations on 3 August. Both the Energy from Waste Facility and the Materials Recycling Facility are processing waste.

Routine tests are being undertaken to the turbine at Allington Quarry Waste Management Facility to ensure that it works efficiently in the future. These tests will take place on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August during the day. Each test may generate some noise and visible steam over a period of 10 to 20 minutes; Kent Enviropower would like to reassure the community that this is a normal part of the procedure.

Routine tests are being undertaken to the turbine at Allington Quarry Waste Management Facility to ensure that it works efficiently in the future. These tests will take place on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August during the day. Each test may generate some noise and visible steam over a period of 10 to 20 minutes; Kent Enviropower would like to reassure the community that this is a normal part of the procedure.

Both the Energy from Waste facility and the Materials Recycling Facility at Kent Enviropower's Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility are processing waste.

Routine tests are being undertaken to the turbine at Allington Quarry Waste Management Facility to ensure that it works efficiently in the future. These tests will take place on Thursday 13th August during the day. Each test may generate some noise and visible steam over a period of 10 to 20 minutes; Kent Enviropower would like to reassure the community that this is a normal part of the procedure.

Following a temporary shutdown for scheduled, routine maintenance works, Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility is being brought back into operation this week. The first of the three lines of the Energy from Waste facility returned to full operation on Monday, and both the Energy from Waste facility and the Materials Recycling Facility are receiving deliveries.

Following six months of commercial operations, Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility was temporarily shut down on 10 July for scheduled routine maintenance. The maintenance works are progressing well and the facility is due to restart operations next week.

Following six months of commercial operations, Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility is now temporarily shut down for scheduled routine maintenance. The facility is due to re-start operations in August upon completion of the works.

Following six months of commercial operations, Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility will be temporarily shut down at midnight tonight to enable routine maintenance to be undertaken. The facility is due to re-start operations in August upon completion of the works.

Routine tests are being undertaken to the turbine at Allington Quarry Waste Management Facility to ensure that it works efficiently in the future. These tests will take place on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th July during the day. Each test may generate some noise and visible steam over a period of ten to twenty minutes; Kent Enviropower would like to reassure the community that this is a normal part of the procedure.

Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility is now in commercial operation, and both the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and the Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility are processing waste. The MRF separates materials that have been sent for recycling by Kent households. In April, the MRF sent 1,379 tonnes of materials to be reprocessed. In May, the MRF sent 1,348 tonnes to be reprocessed.

Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility is now in commercial operation, and both the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and the Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility are processing waste. The MRF separates materials that have been sent for recycling by Kent households. In March, the MRF sent 1,458 tonnes of materials to be reprocessed.

Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility is now in commercial operation, and both the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and the Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility are processing waste.

Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility is now in commercial operation, and both the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and the Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility are processing waste. Due to technical difficulties, the Kent Enviropower website was temporarily unavailable earlier this week. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility is now in commercial operation following successful handover in Christmas 2008. Last week, the Materials Recycling Facility sent 365 tonnes of materials to be reprocessed.

Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility is now in commercial operation, and both the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and the Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility are processing waste. The MRF separates materials that have been sent for recycling by Kent households. In February, the MRF sent 955 tonnes of materials to be reprocessed.

Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility is now in commercial operation, and both the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and the Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility are processing waste. In January, the MRF distributed more than 1,490 tonnes of materials that had been sent for recycling by Kent householders.

Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility is now in commercial operation, and both the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and the Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility are processing waste. The MRF can process up to 65,000 tonnes per year of sorted materials for recycling and the EfW can process up to 500,000 tonnes per year of non-hazardous waste from households and businesses in and around Kent.

Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility is now in commercial operation, and both the Materials Recycling Facility and the Energy from Waste Facility are currently processing waste. Last week the MRF processed 443 tonnes of recycled materials from households in Kent.

Kent Enviropower’s Allington Quarry Integrated Waste Management Facility is now in commercial operation, and both the Materials Recycling Facility and the Energy from Waste Facility are currently processing waste. The turbine that generates energy for the national grid is being commissioned following repairs, and it is anticipated that the facility will be exporting energy to the national grid again from February. When operating at full capacity, the facility can export up to 34 megawatts to the national grid, which is enough to supply the needs of a town almost one-and-a-half times the size of Maidstone.

Following the successful completion of testing, commissioning and inspections, Kent Enviropower took over the Allington Quarry Waste Management Facility from contractors Lentjes on Christmas Eve. The facility has restarted, and is in commercial operation. Both the Materials Recycling Facility and the Energy from Waste Facility are now processing waste.

Following the successful completion of the testing and commissioning phase designed to ensure that the facility is working safely and efficiently before it commences full operations, contractor Lentjes has handed over the Allington Quarry Waste Management Facility to Kent Enviropower. The facility has restarted operations and we are due to start processing waste within the next few days.

The steam blows that we have been undertaking since 10th December to clean the pipe work connecting the boilers that we use to generate electricity for the national grid were completed yesterday. Noise from the process was controlled by a silencer and there was some visible steam from the facility over this period. We have begun accepting deliveries of waste in preparation for the restart of the facility, which is due next week. The facility is now undergoing final checks before it can be handed over by contractors Lentjes to begin commercial operations.

The facility is currently undergoing final checks before it can be handed over by contractors Lentjes to Kent Enviropower to begin commercial operations. Steam blows to clean the pipe work connecting the boilers that we use to generate electricity for the national grid began on Wednesday 10th December. Noise from the process has been controlled by a silencer and there has been some visible steam from the facility over this period. Kent Enviropower endeavours to undertake steam blows during normal office working hours. Unfortunately, it is likely to be necessary to undertake steam blows this weekend, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December in order to meet the timetable for restarting the facility. There will up to four steam blows over the weekend between 8.30am and 6pm, each lasting around ten minutes. As before, noise will be controlled by a silencer and there may be some visible steam from the facility. We apologise for any inconvenience or disturbance this may cause.

The facility has successfully passed the final round of performance and acceptance tests and the subsequent mechanical inspection. The tests and the inspection form part of the commissioning process designed to ensure that the facility is working safely and efficiently before it commences full operations. The facility is currently undergoing final checks before it can be handed over by contractors Lentjes to Kent Enviropower to begin commercial operations. As part of the restart process, we will need to blow steam through the pipe work connecting our boilers to the turbine that we use to generate electricity for the national grid. This procedure is employed to ensure the turbine efficiency into the future. The steam blows are scheduled to start on Wednesday 10th December, and will only take place during the day. Noise will be controlled by a silencer; there may be some visible steam from the plant during this period.

The facility has successfully passed the final round of performance and acceptance tests and the subsequent mechanical inspection. The tests and the inspection form part of the commissioning process designed to ensure that the facility is working safely and efficiently before it commences full operations. The facility is currently undergoing final checks before it can be handed over by contractors Lentjes to Kent Enviropower to begin commercial operations. As part of the restart process, we will need to blow steam through the pipe work connecting our boilers to the turbine that we use to generate electricity for the national grid. This procedure is employed to ensure the turbine efficiency into the future. The steam blows are scheduled to start on Wednesday 10th December, and will only take place during the day. Noise will be controlled by a silencer; there may be some visible steam from the plant during this period.

Following the successful completion of the latest round of performance and acceptance tests, the routine inspection of the facility has now been completed. The tests and the inspection form part of the commissioning process designed to ensure that the facility is working safely and efficiently before it commences full operations. The facility is currently undergoing final checks before it is handed over by contractors Lentjes to Kent Enviropower to begin commercial operations. As part of the restart process, we will need to blow steam through the pipe work connecting our boilers to the turbine that we use to generate electricity for the national grid. This procedure is employed to ensure the turbine efficiency into the future and will take place during office hours. Noise will be controlled by a silencer.

Following the successful completion of the latest round of performance and acceptance tests, the routine inspection of the facility is nearing completion. The tests and the inspection form part of the commissioning process designed to ensure that the facility is working safely and efficiently before it commences full operations. The facility is currently planned to restart operations in the near future. As part of the restart process, we need to blow steam through the pipe work connecting our boilers to the turbine that we use to generate electricity for the national grid. This procedure is employed to ensure the turbine's efficiency into the future, and will take place during office hours. Noise will be controlled by a silencer.

Following the successful completion of the latest round of performance and acceptance tests, the routine inspection of the facility is continuing. The tests and the inspection form part of the commissioning process designed to ensure that the facility is working safely and efficiently before it commences full operations. The facility is currently planned to restart operations early next week. As part of the restart process, we need to blow steam through the pipework connecting our boilers to the turbine that we use to generate electricity onto the national grid. This procedure is employed to ensure the turbine efficiency into the future, and entails blowing steam through the pipework associated with the turbine. The activity will take place during office hours. Noise will be controlled by a silencer.

This week the Allington Quarry Waste Management Facility successfully completed the latest round of performance tests, and is currently undergoing a round of planned mechanical inspections. These activities form part of the testing and commissioning process designed to ensure that the facility is working safely and efficiently before it commences full operations. Subject to a successful conclusion to the mechanical inspections, the plant will begin commercial operations in November. We will continue to keep you updated on our progress.

The latest round of performance tests on the EfW facility are continuing and are due to finish in late October. Upon completion of the tests the facility will be shut down for a mechanical inspection and, if the facility is found to meet Kent Enviropower’s stringent safety, environmental and performance criteria, it will be handed over by contractors Lentjes to begin commercial operations. Both the tests and the mechanical inspection are part of the commissioning process, and are designed to ensure that the facility is operating efficiently and effectively before it begins its 25 year operational life.

The latest round of performance tests on the EfW Facility have begun and are due to finish in late October. Upon completion of the tests the facility will be shut down for a mechanical inspection and, if the facility is found to meet Kent Enviropower's stringent safety, environmental and performance criteria, it will be handed over by contractors Lentjes to begin commercial operations. Both tests and the mechanical inspection are part of the commissioning process, and are designed to ensure the facility is operating efficiently and effectively befire it begins it 25 year operational life.

Procedures to start all three lines have begun and the facility is expected to start burning waste later today. The facility is also accepting deliveries of waste. The next round of performance tests on the EfW facility are due to begin next week. these tests are a normal part of the commissioning process, and are designed to ensure that the facility is operating efficiently before Kent Enviropower takes it over, and begins commercial operations. The Materials Recovery Facility is also operating and accepting deliveries of recyclables.

The maintenance works to the Energy from Waste facility have successfully been completed, and the procedures to restart the plant have begun. The rubbish which has been stored on site during the shutdown will be shredded, and used to restart the boilers. Once this process has been completed, the facility will accept deliveries of waste. The facility will then undergo performance tests. These tests are a normal part of the commissioning process, and are designed to ensure that the facility is operating efficiently and effectively before Ken Enviropower takes it over, and begins commercial operation. The Materials Recycling Facility is also due to re-start operations early next week.

Works to remedy the minor problems identified after the recent plant performance testing and mechanical inspections are progressing well, and the facility is due to re-start shortly. Further performance tests are then planned. These tests are a normal part of commissioning process, and are designed to ensure that the facility is operating efficiently and effectively before Kent Enviropower takes it over, and begins commercial operation.

The facility remains temporarily closed for maintenance work to the linings of the furnaces and is due to re-start in September when it will undergo further performance tests. The tests are part of the process designed to ensure that the facility is operating efficiently before it begins full commercial operations. The Environment Agency has agreed that the waste left over from the performance test in July can remain on site in purpose built storage areas until the facility re-starts when it can be burnt. Kent Enviropower will continue to implement comprehensive daily fly and odour control measures during this period to ensure minimal impact to the local community and is liaising closely with the Environment Agency

The facility was shut down in late July for a routine inspection following the successful completion of the latest round of performance tests. The tests and the inspection are part of a process designed to ensure that the facility is operating efficiently before it begins full commercial operations. The inspection identified the need for maintenance to the linings of the furnaces and the facility has remained closed to enable this work to take place. Power to the facility has now been fully restored following a technical fault with an electrical transformer, which occurred last week. Some waste was left over from the performance test and this is being held on site in sealed storage areas to prevent odours. Kent Enviropower is also implementing daily fly control measures to minimise impact to the local community.

Last week the Allington Quarry Waste Management Facility successfully passed the latest round of performance and acceptance tests which form part of the testing and commissioning process designed to ensure that the facility is working safely and efficiently before it commences full operations. Following the completion of the tests, the facility has been shutdown for a routine inspection. It is due to re-start operations in early August and we will keep you updated on our progress.

Routine testing of the safety valves of the boilers at the Allington Waste Management Facility will take place on 22nd/23rd of July. The test will result in the release of steam and some, limited noise for short periods. The test is a statutory safety requirement for all boilers and is an important step in the lead up to the full operation of the facility. Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact our community helpline on 0845 803 8845.

The Allington facility is now accepting and burning rubbish. The facility has just undergone a planned and routine inspection as part of the testing and commissioning phase ahead of being handed over from contractors Lentjes to KentEnviropower. Another planned closure for mechanical inspection is scheduled to take place in approximately 25 days along with a steam blowout. The blow through entails steam being generated and blown through pipe work associated with the combustion chambers to clean them so that the steam turbine, which will be used to generate electricity, will work properly. This procedure will take place during office hours and as noise from this procedure is always controlled by a silencer, there will be no impact on our neighbours. A specific date is yet to be scheduled and further updates will be made here on the website