Open Doors - Trident Park Energy Recovery Facility

The Trident Park Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Cardiff is the largest ERF in Wales treating waste from the local authority and local business contracts. The facility, which has been operational since 2014, handles around 350,00 tonnes of residual (non-recyclable) waste per year. It diverts at least 95% of South Wales’s non-recyclable waste away from landfill and generates 250GWh of electricity for the National Grid. 

Ever wondered what happens to your black bin waste once it’s left your house? Did you know that your waste is not rubbish after all but can be transformed into renewable energy to power thousands of homes in Cardiff every year? Well, this is the kind of magic that is happening everyday behind the scenes at the Trident Park Energy Recovery Facility.

Viridor would like to invite you to tour the Energy Recovery Facility in Cardiff, where the visitor centre manager will show you how non-recyclable waste is diverted away from landfill and processed safety into electricity and other recycled products for the construction industry. 

Space is extremely limited so booking is essential. 

Please use the link below to book free tickets for a tour on the most suitable date: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tour­of­viridors­trident­park­energy­recovery­facility­tickets1629932364579?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Location - Viridor Trident Park ERF, Glass Avenue, Ocean Way, Cardiff, CF24 5EN.

Visitors will need to drive through the security barrier on Glass Avenue and across the Viridor
Weighbridge to access site.

The tour of the ERF will include approximately 2.5km of walking, sometimes on uneven ground, so any mobility requirements will need to be communicated in advance of arrival.
Due to the nature of the site, closed sturdy shoes will need to be worn (not sandals or flip flops etc). Long sleeves and long trousers will also need to be worn.