Phoenix-based Republic Services has upgraded its Houston Resource Recycling Center.
The company installed a Bollegraaf commercial sorting system and a Bollegraaf baler, provided by Van Dyk Baler Corp., Stamford, Conn., to improve sorting and processing of recyclables.
The Bollegraaf sorting aystem features a long sort conveyor for the removal of bulky items, a large OCC (old corrugated container) screen to remove OCC from the material flow, a fines screen for glass and grit removal and a 9-foot wide TiTech optical sorter. The TiTech unit is designed to separate and sort office paper, plastics and mixed paper as well as recyclables from non-recyclables. The system also includes additional sorting conveyors, a magnet and an eddy current for capturing UBCs (used beverage containers).
“This new system gives Republic the ability to offer our customers an extensive and flexible recycling program to fit their individual needs,” says Luis Franceschi, division manager, Republic. “We now have the capability to be our customers’ resource manager and not just their waste hauler.”
To bale all of the recovered commodities, Republic invested in a Bollegraaf HBC140 baler, which can achieve speeds as fast as 75 tons per hour, according to Van Dyk Baler. It processes OCC, a variety of plastics and wood.
Republic Services owns or operates 242 transfer stations, 213 solid waste landfills and 78 recycling facilities. It provides trash collection services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers in 40 states and Puerto Rico through 400 collection companies.
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