Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF)

Energy from Waste: A proven alternative to landfill

For waste that can’t be recycled, Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) is a valuable alternative fuel source generating heat and power. By minimising waste to landfill and reducing reliance on fossil fuel; processing waste into a fuel has benefits for both waste processors and the renewable energy sector. 

Totus is firmly established as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of Refuse Derived Fuel to the UK and European Energy from Waste (EfW) sector. Since entering the RDF market in 2013, Totus has provided waste producers with reliable access to energy recovery markets, and EfW plant operators with secure supplies of processed alternative fuels.

At Totus, our RDF model is based on creating partnerships, highly effective supply chains and treatment solutions that deliver exceptional environmental performance. As part of the RDF Industry Group, we work closely with both RDF producers and EfW plants to collaboratively develop services that provide best fit to fuel production and energy recovery processes. 

Our Pan-European team combines expertise in the UK, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. This means that we understand and can meet the current and future needs of local markets in strategic locations including Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway.

2.8%

Increase in Commercial and Industrial Waste Generated 2016-18

Our hands-on product knowledge enables our team to identify the best possible recovery route for all qualities of RDF, ensuring that our clients have a secure and sustainable outlet for their fuel. This also ensures that energy recovery partners have reliable supplies of exactly the right quality of RDF to fully meet their specification and delivery requirements. 

Our typical solutions include:

  • Low calorific value RDF for moving grate EfW plants
  • Mid calorific value Refined RDF for fluidised bed EfW plants
  • High calorific value Refined RDF and SRF for industrial fuels such as cement production
  • High biogenic content fuels to support carbon reduction targets
14%

UKs residual waste exported for treatment (2016)



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