Spalarnia śmieci na Szelągu w Poznaniu, Waste incineration plant in Szeląg, Poznań, Poland
The Spalarnia śmieci na Szelągu is a waste processing facility in Poznań that treats municipal waste through thermal methods. The installation operates two conversion lines designed to continuously transform incoming materials into heat energy.
Construction began in April 2014, with operations starting on December 30, 2016. This development represented a turning point in how the city manages its waste.
The facility features an educational path where visitors can observe how municipal waste is converted into thermal energy and learn about modern waste processing methods. The pathway reveals how the plant transforms what would otherwise be discarded into a useful resource.
Visitors should know that this is an active industrial facility where access is limited to designated pathways and viewing areas. Tours are best experienced during regular operating hours when guides are available.
This facility was Poland's first municipal waste incineration plant created through a public-private partnership arrangement. The innovative financing model allowed the city to build a modern installation while sharing the financial burden with private investors.
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