Doubling Recovery, Maximizing Uptime:

Challenge

As industry veterans, the team at ReSource Waste Services, a leading privately owned solid waste management company in New England, saw firsthand how valuable materials were being lost in construction and demolition (C&D) waste.

Process

In 2018, ReSource Waste turned to STEINERT and installed its first eddy current separator. These machines use a powerful magnetic rotor to repel nonferrous metals away from other materials, enabling fast, contactless separation and higher recovery rates. It didn’t take long to see the difference. The system delivered immediate results, and ReSource Waste quickly recognized its impact on both recovery and reliability.

ReSource Waste has since expanded its use of STEINERT equipment and now operates six eddy current units across multiple locations, each helping improve performance while reducing maintenance headaches.

Result

STEINERT’s advanced eddy current technology more than doubled nonferrous metal recovery, capturing high-value materials like cans, flashing, siding and copper piping that previously were missed and sent to landfills. This shift not only reduced waste but created a new revenue stream.

The reliability has been equally impressive. One unit has run for nearly a decade without major maintenance, eliminating the downtime headaches ReSource Waste experienced with other systems.

The investment was a clear win for ReSource Waste. The equipment paid for itself quickly thanks to increased recovery volumes, long-term durability and minimal maintenance. As ReSource Waste continues to grow, STEINERT’s technology and support remain core to their ability to lead the C&D recycling industry.