Overcoming the challenges of expanding operations

Article Abstract:

Cedar Grove, a division of the Northwest Waste Industries, is concentrating on overcoming the challenges and the operational modifications required for the expansion of its composting and recycling operations in Seattle and King County, Washington. The challenges faced include handling large volumes of yard trimmings, increasing the capacity of recycling, and controlling surface water runoff and off-site odor. A large static pile maximizes the processing area, reduces costs and decreases odor generation. Changes in the recycling processes and in marketing strategies are also discussed.

Yard waste, Waste management, Yard wastes, Compost, Seattle, Washington, King County, Washington, Cedar Grove Composting Inc.

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Increasing feedstock throughput on a smaller footprint

Article Abstract:

Technology becomes the key factor in the search for increased capacity and expansion at sites with limited land area to grow. Analysis of windrows and aerated trapezoidal piles of varying depths are some of the options available at composting facilities for increasing throughput capacity on the same physical footprint.

Management dynamics, Capacity, Compost plants, Company business management

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It's in the bucket

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the different wheel loader attachments which can be used to improve the efficiency of wood recycling and composting facilities. Standard and rollout type high-lift buckets are discussed.

Evaluation, Equipment and supplies, Materials handling, Materials handling equipment, Recycling industry, Loaders (Machinery), Loaders (Machines)

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