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Subject: Scrutiny Matters Feedback - Incinerator Toxic Ash. Details:
First, I am astounded that the subject of what to do with the 'toxic ash' was not discussed to conclusion before the signing of the contract to build the incinerator at La Collette. Under the previous Chief Officer and the current Chief Officer of TTS, formerly Resources Recovery Board and States Sewerage Board they were incinerating all sorts of toxic materials, some days 'wafting' into the wards at Overdale Hospital 150 yards away.
I well remember seeing a photo in the JEP of warehouse/sheds full of televisions and computers awaiting incineration and being told by a senior civil servant that they were being stored because the Bellozanne incinerator was not running at full capacity.
That person is still involved in what to do with toxic ash, my question is what is being incinerated that contains toxic materials?
Maybe the Chief Officer of TTS could explain what they are.
Originally toxic ash was to be transported to a Nordic country, what has changed?
Better still do not burn toxic materials, break them down into component parts and sell them.
Even if the full cost of breaking them down to component parts cannot be recovered, it could be least costly in the long-run both economically and environmentally. Certainly not bury it, with the possibility of prevailing winds bringing in a STORM blowing it down.
Brian Hotton.