Building the world's most advanced MRFs
May 14, 2012
Installation has begun on what is considered to be the largest and most extensive multi-material processing system in the world. The facility, at the Newby Island Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and Composting Operation in Milpitas, California, is owned by Republic Services, Inc. Republic Services says they chose Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) to design, manufacture and install the custom-designed,...
[Metals Recycling, Scrap Attachments]
Independent-tine scrap grapple
The Mack OPSIHCR-200-4 independent-tine scrap grapple is purpose-built for heavy-duty use on all types of hydraulic cranes and mobile scrap-handling equipment. This standard...
[Material Handlers, Metals Recycling]
Northshore introduces largest stationary electric material handler
The newest and largest member of Northshore’s lineup of stationary electric material handlers, the Builtrite Model 6500-SE, weighs in at 103,000 pounds. The 6500-SE has a...
Metal detector uses digital technology
Advanced Detection Systems SurroundScan Protector HD metal detector is now operating with patented digital technology. These metal detectors are manufactured with heavy-duty...Products | Latest »
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[Metals Recycling, Scrap handlers ]
BlueEVOLUTION material handlers
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[C&D Recycling, Metals Recycling, Scrap Attachments]
Mobile shears pack up to 1,446 tons of cutting force
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Thermocycling process transforms solid waste into synthetic gas
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Events »
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May 16, 2012 to May 17, 2012
Anaerobic Digestion Conference and Expo
San Francisco, CA
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May 23, 2012 to May 25, 2012
Recycling Council of BC’s 38th Annual Zero Waste Conference
Whistler, B.C.
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May 29, 2012 to May 31, 2012
2012 South-East European Forum & Exhibition on Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Waste Management & Recycling
Sofia, Bulgaria
Editor's Comments »
Focus on processing efficiencies, not citizens
May 7, 2012
by Keith Barker
Two articles published recently in the Toronto Star, written by the Star’s reporter, Josh Tapper, highlight the state of waste diversion in Toronto. Both articles focus on the opinion that inefficient sorting by citizens is at the root of the City’s lower diversion rates.
In his March 7th article, titled “20% of Toronto’s garbage recycling ends up in landfill,” Tapper focuses on the statistic that the amount of...
