The decision to divert Aberdeen's waste to a landfill site during the shutdown of its heat-generating incinerator last summer came with a hefty price tag, revealing a cost of over £370,000, as reported by BBC Scotland News. This move was necessary due to the temporary closure of the facility, which is shared by Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray councils for managing non-recyclable waste. The closure, attributed to 'ongoing issues' by the original operator Indaver, led to the diversion of over 20,000 tonnes of waste to a landfill near Peterhead. The Aberdeen City Council, in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, confirmed the transportation cost to the Stoneyhill site, amounting to £370,745. This incident raises questions about the financial implications of such waste management strategies and the potential for more sustainable alternatives.
