Diversion through MRFs and mulch
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The material recovery facility (MRF) in Phoenix, Arizona, is being expanded to recycle 90,000 tons/year of curbside materials besides the commercial recyclables. The MRF sorts out recyclables and is operated by 10 prisoners. After its expansion, the MRF will have nonprison work crew as well. The expansion is aimed at the recovery of commercially generated yard trimmings. A successful composting pilot for recycling yard trimmings and manure has been developed. The potential for recovering organic materials and yard trimmings from residents exists.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1996
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Materials recovery facilities going strong
Article Abstract:
Developments in material processing facilities (MRFs) are being made to meet the demands of quality as well as quantity. The need for more refined sorting systems to manufacture good quality feedstock have resulted in MRFs with improved efficiency, automation and more profitability. MRFs are of the 'clean' type that process only recyclables or the 'dirty' type that can recover materials from mixed waste. At present, attention is being paid to improving the value of the materials that are recycled.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1995
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