Yves DECELLE was elected as the new President of ERFO at the last General Assembly, held in Cologne in November 2025. He succeeds Hubert Baier, who served as ERFO President for the past two years. Hubert is a renowned expert in Solid Recovered Fuels, covering both production and utilisation, including their use in cement kilns. His expertise and leadership were highly valued by ERFO.
During the General Assembly, Yves presented his perspective on the waste management market and the specific challenges related to energy production from renewable fuels. Strong links exist between ERFO members and energy prices, Europe’s need for energy independence, the re-industrialisation of the continent, and the reduction of carbon emissions. While waste recycling continues to increase, a significant share of waste still needs to be converted into energy. Key issues such as the potential future inclusion of the waste sector in the ETS, adjustments to incineration taxes, certification of the biogenic fraction, the CBAM mechanism, and the ban on plastic exports will have a major impact on ERFO members and their stakeholders. ERFO will continue to convey its messages to the European authorities and advocate for effective legislation aimed at improving the efficiency of SRF recovery and strengthening cooperation among all stakeholders.
Yves has a long and solid track record in the waste management sector, having worked for both public and private companies. He has been involved in a wide range of projects, including recycling, anaerobic digestion, composting, mechanical-biological treatment (MBT), and incineration. As a former responsible of Public Affairs, he is a keen observer of European legislation and EU institutions.