Where and how are orange bags processed?

Where and how are orange bags processed?

The waste from the orange bag is processed at the biomethanization centers in Ypres and Liège.
One of the first stages is digestion of the waste by bacteria in an oxygen-free reactor for 15 days at 37°C.

This produces gas (methane) and digestate (solid part):

• The gas is burned to produce electricity and heat.
• The digestate is mixed with garden waste to produce compost.

Once the orange bags have been emptied of their contents, they are disposed of separately and then incinerated with energy recovery. For more information, visit: https://www.bru-energie.be 
Please note that this situation is temporary, as a biomethanization center is due to open in the Brussels region in 2026.