World's first multi-waste incinerator

In a ground-breaking development for waste management infrastructure, the States of Guernsey (SofG) is implementing what appears to be the world’s first integrated facility designed to process both clinical and animal waste in one single chamber, that is fully abated saving the SofG over £160,000 annually and keeping the community safe.

Supporting hospitals and local farms

The States of Guernsey, the islands legislative and executive body that are responsible for infrastructure matters for Guernsey, reached out to Addfield Projects to deliver a modern, fully abated incinerator system for dual usage, processing both animal carcass and clinical waste to be installed at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital (PEH) to dispose of the clinical waste generated there and also waste generated from the Longue Hougue will be transported to the hospital. Being dual usage, the incinerator will also support local farms on the island that have fallen stock.

A new updated system implemented

The SofG had been facing increasing challenges with their waste disposal needs. For decades they’ve operated separate, aging and non-abated incinerators installed in the 1990s at both the Longue Hougue and Princess Elizabeth Hospital. The separate approach was not only inefficient but also consumed valuable hospital space and generated unnecessary operational costs.

After careful consideration, Guernsey officials opted for a revolutionary combined solution, designed and manufactured by Addfield Projects in the UK. The new system features specialised engineering that addresses the unique requirements of handling diverse waste types. The machine includes a larger loading charger that can hold whole bull carcasses through an overhead hoist and traverse system. Additionally, a dedicated bin lift specifically designed for the clinical waste.

The most important feature is the advanced abatement system and Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) to ensure compliance with EU WID/IED environmental legislation.

Unique innovation to help protect biosecurity

“Having a single incinerator for both animal and clinical waste is quite unique. From our research, we’re not aware of anywhere else in the world that has a solution like this.” Stated, Clive Martin, Construction Project Manager for the States of Guernsey.

Future sustainability plans

Beyond the immediate benefits of space optimisation and cost savings, the new incinerator also demonstrates forward-thinking sustainability features, with future plans for implementing waste heat as hot water for the nearby abattoir and cleaning the medical waste bins. Creating a full, circular economical benefit that maximises the efficiency of the whole system and process. This approach to energy recovery shows how modern waste management can contribute to bigger and better sustainability goals.

Protecting communities in Guernsey

From early 2026 this high-capacity incinerator has taken over the management of clinical waste generated by the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, waste from Longue Hougue Reclamation Site and fallen stock from local farms. This project establishes Guernsey as an unexpected global leader in innovative waste processing approaches, and may well lead other island locations that are facing similar waste disposal challenges to choose to also save space, money and protect the environment all in one.