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IBA washing solution in
the Netherlands
With respect to waste management in the Netherlands, Dutch government relies on programs to stimulate Reduction of waste generation, Recycling and Repair schemes. Non-recyclable but combustible waste cannot be landfilled and therefore is sent to Energy from Waste facilities. Moreover, Dutch government has banned the landfilling of the remaining bottom ash residues which need to be processed and cleaned to comply with the Dutch soil decree to be repurposed as construction materials.
The Netherlands have implemented strict regulations for the application of the IBA Aggregates to protect groundwater and soil conditions in the country known for its high-water table and extensive use of groundwater resources.
Blue Phoenix has developed an innovative dynamic IBA washing solution to comply with the strict Dutch norms and assure an IBA Aggregate that can be safely used in a wide variety of applications.
We operate a large-scale IBA washing facility in Assendelft, with the capacity to process 600.000 tonnes of IBA per year. Through this operation, we have the capacity to return up to 450.000 tonnes of clean secondary aggregates to society annually, contributing significantly to the circular economy through the recovery of valuable materials after metal separation and the structural removal of contaminants. These washed aggregates replace building material such as primary sand and gravel and contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of the Dutch infrastructure industry.
Closed-loop water system
All spent water used in the process is sent to our onsite water treatment process that makes it possible for all water to be reused in the process
Enhanced metal recovery
through our wet-process we ensure the efficient extract of valuable heavy metals from bottom ash.
Quality you can trust
Our quality control processes ensure consistent materials quality, meeting environmental and technical standards for infrastructure projects.
Secondary materials from the process: Urbase®
From IBA wet processing, Blue Phoenix produces Urbase®, a high-quality secondary aggregate that is widely used in civil engineering. Urbase® replaces traditional sand and gravel which is an excellent low costs, reliable, and fully compliant aggregate for use in construction such as embankment, backfill sand and drains in applications such as embankments, backfill, and drainage.
Connect with our experts in the Netherlands
Our team in The Netherlands is ready to support you with deep industry knowledge and innovative solutions. Whether you’re seeking technical guidance, partnership opportunities, or more information about our operations, our experts are here to help.