Laying Garbage to waste

The world's largest incinerator will ensure that Beijing's household garbage is not only disposed of in an eco-friendly manner, but also produces electricity for the energy-hungry city, writes Li Yang.

The world's largest waste incinerator will start running at full speed next month after one year's trial run. The incinerator in Beijing's western suburb can process 3,000 tons of household garbage a day, that is, one-sixth of the daily domestic waste generated in the city.

The Lujiashan incinerator has been built by Shougang Group, one of China's largest steel producers, in a deserted limestone quarry. Before Lujiashan started its trial run, more than 80 percent of Beijing's household garbage was consigned to more than 30 landfills spread around the city, with about 10 percent being processed to make fertilizers.