When a hauler invests in organics diversion

Article Abstract:

A hauling company in New York, Waste Stream, formed Grasslands, Inc. in 1995 to collect organics and compost commercial food, soiled paper and other feedstocks. The compost plant was initiated to internalize the company's costs rather than depending on disposal systems. Customers are supplied with 90-gallon carts for compostables that are lined with degradable plastic bags fixed with large rubber bands. Odor problems are reduced by cleaning the carts three times a week in summers. The company limits generator contamination of compostables to 5% and reeducates the staff dealing with compostables.

Methods, Innovations, Compost, Compost plants

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Cocollection remains an experiment

Article Abstract:

Municipal experiments on cocollection of refuse, recyclables and yard trimmings are successful in some cites, and a failure in others. Cocollection requires split container vehicles or use of separate bags for different waste materials. The programs in Loveland, Colorado and Visalia, California have led to more efficient and economically beneficial recycling as compared to that achieved with the use of separate vehicles. The program is a failure in Durham, North Carolina, because of equipment failures and frequent mechanical problems. The recycling programs in the three cities are discussed.

Management, Waste management, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling, Loveland, Colorado, Durham County, North Carolina

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Evaluating systems for organics cocollection

Article Abstract:

A critical factor in the success of cocollection programs is truck selection. Trucks dedicated for residential organic and inorganic garbage collection should be designed to evenly distribute varying load weights. Their loading compartments should be separated to prevent different garbage types to mix. A discussion of some the truck design considerations taken into account by solid waste disposal agencies in Hobe Sound, FL, King County, WA, and DeKalb, IL, is presented.

Evaluation, Equipment and supplies, Waste disposal equipment, Refuse and refuse disposal, Refuse collection vehicles, Garbage trucks

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