Frequently Asked Questions
Recycling & Waste Management in Greece
Waste recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable secondary raw materials. In Greece, recycling is essential to reduce landfill dependency, comply with EU waste management directives, lower CO₂ emissions, and support the circular economy.
Modern recycling plants can process municipal solid waste (MSW), commercial and industrial waste, construction and demolition waste (C&D), packaging waste, plastics, wood, biomass, and bulky waste.
Mechanical waste treatment uses shredders, screens, and separation systems to efficiently process large waste volumes, increase recycling rates, and improve the quality of recovered materials.
RDF & Alternative Fuels
Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) is an alternative fuel produced from non-recyclable waste fractions with high calorific value, such as plastics, paper, and textiles, after appropriate shredding and separation.
RDF is widely used in cement plants, waste-to-energy facilities, and industrial boilers as a substitute for fossil fuels such as coal and petcoke.
- Reduces landfill disposal
- Replaces fossil fuels
- Lowers greenhouse gas emissions
- Supports energy recovery from waste
- Contributes to circular economy goals
RDF quality is ensured through controlled shredding, metal separation, screening, and homogenization processes, complying with EU standards for particle size, calorific value, and contaminants.
Thermal Treatment of Waste & Emissions
Thermal waste treatment includes technologies such as incineration, co-processing, gasification, and pyrolysis, which treat waste at high temperatures to recover energy and reduce waste volume.
Modern thermal treatment facilities operate under strict EU environmental regulations and use advanced flue gas cleaning systems to keep emissions well below legal limits.
Typical monitored emissions include particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), heavy metals, and dioxins. Continuous emissions monitoring systems ensure regulatory compliance.
Waste-to-energy complements recycling by treating non-recyclable residues, reducing landfill use, and generating energy from waste.
Biogas & Biomethane
Biogas is a renewable energy source produced through anaerobic digestion of organic waste such as food waste, agricultural residues, and sewage sludge.
Biomethane is upgraded biogas with carbon dioxide removed, making it suitable for injection into the natural gas grid or use as renewable vehicle fuel.
- Renewable and low-carbon energy
- Reduction of methane emissions
- Local energy generation
- Improved waste treatment
- Production of digestate for agricultural use
Yes. Source-separated organic waste from municipalities is an ideal feedstock for anaerobic digestion and biogas production.
Recycling Technology & Equipment
Shredding ensures uniform particle size, improves separation efficiency, and prepares waste for recycling, RDF production, or thermal treatment.
Lindner recycling systems are recognized for their robust construction, energy-efficient shredders, precise cutting technology, and reliability across diverse waste streams.
Yes. Recycling and waste treatment systems can be customized to match Greek waste composition, regulatory requirements, and project-specific capacity needs.
Regulations, Circular Economy & Sustainability
Recycling and alternative fuels support compliance with EU landfill reduction targets, recycling quotas, renewable energy goals, and CO₂ emission reduction requirements.
The circular economy promotes material recovery, reuse, recycling, and energy recovery, reducing waste and maximizing resource efficiency.
TEREC SA & Project Support
TEREC SA represents Host Group and Lindner Recycling Technologies in Greece, providing technical consulting, recycling equipment, and integrated waste treatment solutions.
Yes. TEREC SA supports feasibility studies, technology selection, equipment supply, commissioning, and long-term technical support.
