Case Study: Mapping Residual & Commercial Waste Volumes for Planned RDF Facilities

Client: RDF Processor

The WasteVyne was commissioned to assess the availability of residual and commercial & industrial waste around a pipeline of planned Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) facilities. The study provided spatial, data-led evidence to support investment decisions and partner engagement.

Project Objectives

Quantify RDF suitable residual and Commercial & Industrial waste volumes

Categorise material streams by key EWC codes

Assess availability within 50-mile and 100-mile catchments

Highlight only material clusters exceeding prescribed tonnage per annum

Methodology

The WasteVyne combined authoritative UK waste arisings datasets with spatial mapping to model realistic RDF catchment areas. Waste volumes were filtered by relevant European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes and screened to exclude low-volume or non-viable sources.

Key Insights

• Strong RDF feedstock availability identified within 50 miles of multiple facilities
• Additional high-volume residual and C&I; waste clusters within 100 miles provide supply resilience
• EWC filtering confirmed material suitability without reliance on marginal waste streams

Value Delivered

The study reduced development risk by providing clear, visual confirmation of feedstock availability. The infographic output enabled confident engagement with investors and project partners, supporting the progression of RDF infrastructure within the UK waste hierarchy.