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London generates millions of tonnes of waste annually, which is managed through a combination of recycling, composting, energy recovery (like incineration), and landfill. Facilities like the one in Dagenham play a crucial role in processing this waste, aiming to divert as much as possible from landfill and recover valuable resources or energy.
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