Have you been WONDERING what happens to your general waste?
Join us to see how we make sure it’s not wasted, by turning it into electricity and heat for local homes. This is currently the most sustainable solution for dealing with general waste.
Sunday 22 September 9am-1pm
Landmann Way, off Surrey Canal Road, SE14 5RS
Check out the video below to discover more about how energy recovery works:
Here are five facts about SELCHP
1. The site can process 435,000 tonnes of general waste per year.
2. Every year the site generates 35MWh of electricity, enough to power . To date, the facility has generated over 5 million MWh of electricity
3. So far, it's diverted 10 million tonnes of waste away from landfill, where it was recovered instead.
4. In 2014, Veolia and Southwark Council won the 'Peer Award for Excellence' in the sustainability and environment category, for creating London's first energy from waste district heating network.
5. In 2024, SELCHP celebrates 30 years of being in operation!
Do your little ones love recycling? Check out our fun session for kids!
Watch our video explaining the recycling process for kids. This short video is packed full of fun, energy and important messages for little recyclers!