KCP takes great pride in the depth and understanding of knowledge they have on the waste management industry from legislation to the complex physio-chemical nature of the waste breakdown. This allows us to understand the requirements and urgency of works requested and the importance of liaison with Environment Agency etc. The application of the DSEAR regulations to our method statements and risk assessments clearly identifies to all the working practices we request from our personnel.

As the UK generates around 430 million tonnes of waste per year of which approximately 28 million tonnes is attributed directly to household waste, there is massive renewable energy potential. Around 82% of this waste is disposed of at landfill sites where it undergoes biological degradation. Operators are required to comply with the conditions stipulated in their PPC permits. Two areas that require close management and control are leachate and landfill gas production.

During the biological degradation leachate and landfill gas is produced as the waste decomposes.

The process of degradation involves silt and other debris which presents itself in the base of the chamber. This can render the chamber inoperable and can prevent the operator from achieving the licensed leachate levels within the well. KCP Environmental can remove the silt and slurry at the base of the well ensuring that the base can be clearly identified allowing pumps to be accurately placed hence allowing the site to maintain COMPLIANCE.

Landfill gas is created during the decomposition of organic substances and consists of methane (CH₄), carbon dioxide (CO₂) and nitrogen (N₂). This is typically in the ratio of: CH₄: 40-50%; CO₂: 30-45% ; N₂: 5-15%

CH₄ is 21 times more damaging to the environment in its release than carbon dioxide.

There is a continuing increasing need for electricity and the way forward is to pursue more sustainable ways in which to do this. By installing purpose made gas engines the methane is converted to electricity whilst the gas emissions and management and control of the wells is a licence condition; the headspace within the gas wells is not. However available extraction area for gas within a well will reduce if the area is silted or partially collapsed. By desilting the wells regularly this can potentially increase the gas flow rate hence ensuring that the gas engines can be operating at maximum output.

KCP Environmental have undertaken numerous successful projects where gas wells are desilted primarily for the improved "Commercial Benefits" associated with the renewable energy source. This additional COMMERCIAL benefit can be achieved almost immediately