The unit, planned for an industrial estate near Madley, would be capable of treating and recycling the county's household waste.

But campaigners say it would lead to a huge increase in traffic on surrounding roads.

Opponents hope Saturday's protest will convince the council to intervene.

Planning decision

Campaigners have already used a fleet of lorries to demonstrate the traffic chaos they say could be caused if the plan goes ahead.

Efforts to develop a waste incinerator in neighbouring Worcestershire failed last year.

But the problem remains of how to deal with the estimated 300,000 tons of rubbish produced in the two counties each year.

The latest plans have been put forward by Estech Europe Limited, based in Aldridge, West Midlands.

The proposals have so far received the backing of council environmental officers and the waste collection contractor Severn Waste.

A planning decision is expected early next year.