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Airport Waste Incinerators

Airport and airline waste cannot be handled like ordinary commercial waste. Every country sets its own rules about what may be brought in, so waste from international flights often has to be separated, bagged and sealed before it can leave the site. That handling is a heavy cost for an airport, and it ends up in the price passengers pay.

Destroying this waste on site, by incineration, removes the transport and handling steps and keeps control of biosecurity in your own hands. Addfield builds incinerators sized and configured for organic and non-organic airport waste, and we supply them in Canada.

Why airports choose on-site incineration

  • Avoids paying an outside contractor to collect and dispose of regulated waste
  • Cuts handling, separating and bagging steps
  • Reduces administrative barriers and contamination risk
  • Some airports recover costs by charging airlines for disposal, which can shorten the payback period (Addfield cites a payback of around a year at some sites)

Biosecurity

Biosecurity is a core reason for incinerating airport waste. Destroying passenger waste helps stop disease-causing organisms spreading, and keeps invasive organic material out of the environment, including food, plants and the pests carried on dried plant material.

The hidden volume: food and packaging

Food makes up most airport waste that needs incineration rather than landfill or recycling. Even untouched food has to be destroyed, along with everything it has touched, such as containers, plates, trays and cups. Incineration reduces these large volumes dramatically.

Clean burning and energy recovery

A primary and secondary chamber ensure that only clean flue gas is released, which also makes incineration suitable for destroying contraband and narcotics. The heat produced can feed a waste-to-energy system to supply heating or power, and Addfield has several systems available.

Built to suit the airport

Machines are built tough, with a multi-layered refractory that Addfield says can cut incineration costs by up to 40% compared with other manufacturers. Each solution is configured to your waste types, volumes and site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is international airline waste regulated in Canada?
Yes. International catering and cabin waste is subject to federal rules because of biosecurity. Confirm the exact requirements with the federal regulator before choosing equipment.
It depends on passenger and flight numbers and on how much international waste you handle. Tell us your daily tonnage and we will size it.
Some airports charge airlines for disposal, which helps the payback. Your own numbers decide the result, and we can help you model it.
Yes. Waste-to-energy systems can turn the heat into hot water, steam or electricity for terminals and buildings.