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