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== Macro Tonnages == | == Macro Tonnages == | ||
===DEFRA=== | ===DEFRA=== | ||
The most recent information published by [[DEFRA]] <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/env23-uk-waste-data-and-management UK Statistics on Waste 2020]</ref> is summarized in the pie chart below, with 3, | The most recent information published by [[DEFRA]] <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/env23-uk-waste-data-and-management UK Statistics on Waste 2020]</ref> is summarized in the pie chart below, with 3,275,463 tonnes of wood generated in the UK in 2020 and is part of the broader tonnage summarised in [[UK Waste Tonnage]]: | ||
[[File:Wood Macro.png|800px|frameless|centre]] | [[File:Wood Macro.png|800px|frameless|centre]] | ||
Whilst the macro numbers show 3, | Whilst the macro numbers show 3,275,463 tonnes the general view of several market commentators <ref> , [https://woodrecyclers.org/ Wood Recycling Association website] 4.5mt; [https://www.tolvik.com/published-reports/view/uk-dedicated-biomass-statistics-2017/ Tolvik 2017 Report] 5.0mt and Anthesis (Tolvik report reference unobtainable) 5.7mt</ref> was that the total wood arising was between 4,500,000 and 5,700,000 tonnes and this can be accounted for a the [[DEFRA]] data being unable to identify wood in the mixed waste streams - this wood then may or may not be pulled out at [[MRF]]s or other similar [[Treatment]] facilities - and because some wood is recycled through sites exempt from [[permitting]] which results in the figures under-reporting totla tonnage. | ||
===Wood Recycling Association=== | ===Wood Recycling Association=== | ||
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* 2.8 million tonnes went to 'Chapter IV compliant biomass facilities' ([[Biomass EfW]]) | * 2.8 million tonnes went to 'Chapter IV compliant biomass facilities' ([[Biomass EfW]]) | ||
* Small scale [[Biomass EfW]] accounted for 90,000 tonnes per year | * Small scale [[Biomass EfW]] accounted for 90,000 tonnes per year | ||
* | * 920,000 tonnes went to panel board manufacture | ||
* | * 310,000 tonnes went to animal bedding | ||
* Exports with imports netted off to | * Exports with imports netted off to 211,000 tonnes | ||
== Market Overview == | == Market Overview == | ||
The overall size of the [[Wood Waste]] market in the UK is estimated to be between '''4,500,000 tonnes and 5,000,000 tonnes''', categorized into Grades A to D according to its level of contamination. Where virgin wood is mixed with waste wood such as fence posts, pallets, construction boarding or other waste, the mixed load is considered waste<ref name="foo" />. | The overall size of the [[Wood Waste]] market in the UK is estimated to be between '''4,500,000 tonnes and 5,000,000 tonnes''', categorized into Grades A to D according to its level of contamination. Where virgin wood is mixed with waste wood such as fence posts, pallets, construction boarding or other waste, the mixed load is considered waste<ref name="foo" />. | ||
[[DEFRA]] figures accounted for 3, | [[DEFRA]] figures accounted for 3,275,463 tonnes of wood waste in their most recent 2020 figures, the remaining tonnage being left in mixed waste streams. The separated wood waste is primarily used in animal bedding, as recycled wood panel board and in [[Biomass EfW]]. The use in [[Biomass EfW]] has increased rapidly over recent years from 1,630,000 tonnes in 2017 to around 2,800,000 tonnes in 2020. | ||
==Wood Waste Grades== | ==Wood Waste Grades== | ||
Treated waste wood is wood that has been treated by being injected, impregnated, sprayed, infused (soaked) or surface coated with any organic or inorganic substances for the purposes of preserving or protecting it or for changing its appearance. Some of these treatments may not be obvious and visible. Surface coating includes varnishes and paints, glues and non-natural veneers<ref name="foo" />. | Treated waste wood is wood that has been treated by being injected, impregnated, sprayed, infused (soaked) or surface coated with any organic or inorganic substances for the purposes of preserving or protecting it or for changing its appearance. Some of these treatments may not be obvious and visible. Surface coating includes varnishes and paints, glues and non-natural veneers<ref name="foo" />. | ||
Waste wood is categorized into 4 different types; Grade A-D. This is based on the quality of wood, the utilization of the wood, and type/amount of contaminants<ref name="foo" /> with Grade A being primarily clean wood off-cuts | ===Main Grades=== | ||
Waste wood is categorized into 4 different types; Grade A-D. This is based on the quality of wood, the utilization of the wood, and type/amount of contaminants<ref name="foo" /> with | |||
* Grade A being primarily clean wood off-cuts | |||
* Grades B and C representing increasing quantities of chipboard, MDF and laminated wood with wood off-cuts, and | |||
* Grade D representing treated wood that is generally classified as [[Hazardous Waste]] (although at the present time this is not generally segregated for collection and [[treatment]]/[[disposal]] in the UK and is mixed with Grade B and C Wood Waste). | |||
The [[EA]] Regulatory Position Statement (RPS 207) - 'Classifying wood waste from mixed waste wood sources'<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/classifying-waste-wood-from-mixed-waste-wood-sources-rps-207/classifying-waste-wood-from-mixed-waste-wood-sources-rps-207/ RPS 207], [[EA]] May 2020</ref> applies to all businesses who produce, transport, keep, process, control, use or dispose of [[Wood Waste|waste wood]]. The RPS was updated on the 27 May 20 and was due to expire on 31 Jan 21 but | ==Hazardous Waste Wood=== | ||
The [[EA]] Regulatory Position Statement (RPS 207) - 'Classifying wood waste from mixed waste wood sources'<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/classifying-waste-wood-from-mixed-waste-wood-sources-rps-207/classifying-waste-wood-from-mixed-waste-wood-sources-rps-207/ RPS 207], [[EA]] May 2020</ref> applies to all businesses who produce, transport, keep, process, control, use or dispose of [[Wood Waste|waste wood]]. The RPS was updated on the 27 May 20 and was due to expire on 31 Jan 21 but extended to the end of July 2021<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/wra-to-challenge-agency-over-waste-wood-rps/ LetsRecycle ], Dec 2020</ref>. RPS 207 permits treated or mixed [[Wood Waste|wood waste]] (including chipped waste wood and waste fines), which could be classified as [[Hazardous Waste|hazardous]] or [[Non-Hazardous Waste|non-hazardous]] and has not been assesed and classified in line with the [[Hazardous Waste|hazardous waste]] guidance<ref>[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/719394/Waste-classification-technical-guidance-WM3.pdf Guidance on the classification and assessment of waste. Technical Guidance WM3 V1.1], [[EA]] May 2018</ref> to continue to be classified as non-hazardous. However, the [[Wood Waste|waste wood]] must be destined for: | |||
*an [[Industrial Emissions Directive]] (IED) Chapter IV compliant permitted incinerator or co-incinerator | *an [[Industrial Emissions Directive]] (IED) Chapter IV compliant permitted incinerator or co-incinerator | ||
*the manufacture of board | *the manufacture of board | ||
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which must continue to be segregated and consigned as [[Hazardous Waste]]. | which must continue to be segregated and consigned as [[Hazardous Waste]]. | ||
==Local Authority Tonnage== | ==Local Authority Tonnage== | ||
The wood types listed below represent those categories used by local authorities for the wood they manage, primarily at [[HWRC]] sites, which do not correlate with the Grade A to D approach due to the way the data is collected through [[WasteDataFlow]]. | |||
===Chipboard and MDF=== | ===Chipboard and MDF=== | ||