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The article offers suggestions for calculating machine rates for planning and developing accurate budget forecasts for organics recycling through anaerobic digestion, composting or a combination of both. Topics discussed include expression of machine rate in terms of operating costs and labor costs, elements of fixed costs like interest on monies used to purchase equipment or leasing rates, taxes, insurance, and fuel consumption rate for a piece of equipment.

The article examines the organic waste processing capacity in Massachusetts, in light of the ban on the disposal and combustion of commercial organic wastes effective October 1, 2014. Topics discussed include the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's (MADEP) Beyond 2000 Solid Waste Master Plan, the estimated number of permitted food waste processors, the state programs launched to further the development of organics processing capacity.

A directory for biocycle equipment and systems in the U.S. is presented.

The article reports on the different strategies and methods adopted by composting facilities in North America to minimize emissions from their operations. It says that the move also aimed to meet the stricter air emission regulatory requirements of the government. It notes some of these techniques including improved process control, aerated static pile (ASP) with biofiltration layer cover, and ASP with manufactured cover.

A directory for biocycle equipment and systems providers in the U.S. is presented.

The article explores the installation of solar industrial-scale solar-powered applications to composting in the U.S. to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The first one is at the New York City Department of Correction's Rikers Island Correctional Facility, a food waste composting facility. A biosolids composting facility in Ramapo, New York owned by the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority (RCSWMA). A food waste composter developed by Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

The article discusses food waste disposers (FWD's) focusing on FWD technologies that are attracting the interest of supermarkets and restaurants that want to implement sustainable practices for their waste and cut down on disposal costs. Aims of the FWD technology reviewed in the article include the elimination of solids hauling and the reduced consumption of water and electricity. One FWD is the Bio-X machine, made by the Korean company BioHiTech International, is described as an organic waste decomposition system.

The article discusses the screening strategies to optimize compost quality. When first selecting a screen for compost and mulch, many programs opt for a trommel, a versatile piece of equipment that can handle a wide variety of materials. Markets for the compost and end product challenges such as variable moisture content become evident, and facility managers and owners may diversify their screening options, adding star or vibrating deck screens. The Lehigh County, Pennsylvania yard trimmings composting facility's experience with screening finished compost is not atypical of many sites that have been operating for several years. The Lehigh County site processes between 85,000 and 100,000 cubic yards of leaves, grass and brush per year.

The article surveys wood recycling practices and equipment. Interviews with manufacturers of grinders, shredders and chippers were conducted to provide insight into advanced designs and innovations. Developments include computer controls to detect contaminants and monitor feed rates, the addition of track-mounted models to optimize materials handling and facilitate wood processing in forestry applications, and the introduction of heavy-duty grinders to service construction and demolition debris processing as well as storm-generated debris.

Examines an infrastructure development tool for mapping the density of food residuals generation in Massachusetts. Summary of food residuals generation in the state; Development of generation estimates; Connection of data with geographic information system mapping.

Focuses on the services offered by AgRecycle company using its mobile, grinding, screening and turning equipment. Grinders used by the company to process pallets and woody materials; Significant quality of a grinding contractor that should be considered.

Focuses on innovative recycling technologies in Korea. Waste disposal conditions in the country as of August 2000; Advantages of anaerobic digestion; Efforts made by the government to encourage the use of partially biodegradable collection bags; Processes involved in anaerobic digestion of food residuals.

Presents a directory of companies offering equipment and systems for composting and recycling organics in the United States. Includes companies that offer compost turners; Composting systems; Dewatering and pulping equipment; End product finishing equipment; Leasing, maintenance and spare parts.

Evaluates several materials handling, size reduction and screening equipment useful for processing and recycling wood at different sites. Features of efficient loaders; Selection of size reduction equipment based on the quality and quantity of material being handled; Types of screening equipment for use in mobile grinding operations.

The article discusses the processing of preconsumer food waste from the Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the Forest County Potawatomi Community's (FCPC) food waste biodigester facility. The use of the Grind2Energy food waste recycling system from InSinkErator and the two Waukesha APG biogas combustion-engines from General Electric Co. is discussed. The funding from the Community Renewable Energy Deployment and the U.S. Department of Energy for the facility is also noted.

The article discusses the things that must be considered when selecting organic containers for waste collection units. Among the things that must be taken into considerations includes the safety of the workers and if the organics will be included in the diversion program. It states that Wastequip Inc. and BiobiN North America have partnered for the Organics2Go program. It also cites the leak and sloshing test, color consistency, and type of trucks.

The article focuses on the compost process control of The Compost Factory operated by Pierce County Recycling and Disposal LLC in Washington. It notes that the factory offers yard trimmings and manure and food waste. It points out that its computing process' computer-driven aeration control and monitoring system was designed and supplied by Engineered Compost Systems (ECS). Its team also pulls moisture samples throughout its facility.

The article discusses the manner in which composting facilities handle food scraps and soiled paper before adding them to windrows. Specifically, the article examines different types of mechanical mixers used by commercial compost companies such as vertical and horizontal mixers as well as mixers that have any number of augers. Topics include the water content of food waste and the blending of corrugated cardboard with food scraps. Also discussed are mixers used with source separated organics composting and the ease of loading a horizontal mixing unit.

The article discusses that dedicated mechanical mixers can help optimize composting parameters and improve materials handling efficiencies. A key to successful aerobic composting is getting started on the right track. This includes an initial feedstock mix with a workable C:N ratio, moisture content, bulk density and structural integrity. It also includes having equipment available for efficient materials handling to avoid bottlenecks and to deal quickly with putrescible and odorous feedstocks. One piece of equipment that composting facility operators have found combines the need for the right mix with efficient materials handling are mechanical mixers. Mechanical mixers include horizontal and vertical varieties. The latter are characterized by a cylindrical hopper, with a diameter of 2.0 to 3.0 meters and a height of 1.5 to 2.0 meters, in the middle of which a rotating vertical shaft with several toothed blades is installed. The typical operation of a mixer generally is discontinuous.

Focuses on programs used in the management of satellite composting sites in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Terms of a deal between the county and the municipalities; Types of equipment purchased; Methods used in composting; Characteristics of each site.

The article discusses the role of the composting facility of the city Raleigh, North Carolina, which is equipped to better utilize available acreage to process greater volumes of yard trimmings into high value compost. Topics include plans of the city to invest more in managing the composting process and purchased a BACKHUS 21.55 turner in 2014; the role of the grinders for reducing incoming materials to a uniform size in the facility; and views of John Ennis of the facility on the same.

Offers safety guidelines on grinder operation of organics recycling. Starting point for safety; One of the main hazards of grinding; Health hazards associated with grinding.

Reports on the growing number of cities in North America that uses split carts to improve diversion rates and add flexibility to recycling programs. Application of split carts in recycling operations; Milwaukee experience; Collection approach; Growth of recycling programs.

The article evaluates several biocycling equipments including QED Environmental Systems Inc.'s BIOMETHANE 3000 fixed analyzer and Terex Ecotec's TBG 630 High Speed Shredder.

The article offers information on several waste management equipment including the 3310B drum chipper from Peterson Pacific Corp. and SM 617 Flex Trommel from Doppstadt and Ecoverse and also mentions about launch of Waste and Biogas Alliance (WBA) by the Danish Trade Council.

The article reports that Organix Solutions has received a full patent for its organics cocollection system in June 2017, and mentions that the utility patent encompasses the compostable organic waste collection method and materials.

The article offers information on several recycling and waste management equipment including the Doppstadt DZ 750 Kombi shredder and grinder, CBI Magnum Force 6800BT horizontal waste grinder and Duryea Technologies' Modular On-Demand Energy (MODE) Power System generator set.

The article offers brief information on various organic recycling equipment including the EcoSift 4000 compost contaminant removal, the Color Max colorizer system and the 3400XT Wood Hog grinder from Ecoverse Industries LLC, Bandit Industries Inc. and Morbark LLC.

The article offers brief information on several organic recycling equipment including the Backer star screener from Ecoverse, the Syntrophy liquid-based microbial soil enhancer from Growing Solutions Inc., and the TopTurn windrow turner from Komptech Americas.

The article offers brief information on various organic recycling equipment including the 7600B Wood Hog grinder, the Grind2Energy and the ZenRobotics sorting line from recycling firms Morbark LLC, Emerson Electric Co. and Plexus Recycling Technologies.

The article offers news briefs related to recycling industry as of July 2012. It says that FirmGreen Inc and other green technology companies in the U.S. will benefit from the $ 48.6 million loan approved by the U.S. Export-Import Bank for the Novo Gramacho landfill biogas project in Brazil. It also mentions the VAZ 1600 New Generation shredders from Vecoplan AG, and the Flings Pop-Up Trash and Recycling Bins from TrashCo. Inc.

The article offers information about Ecoverse Industries LLC's turnkey food waste processing solutions.

The article evaluates several composting equipment, including BACKHUS, a self-propelled windrow compost turner, Thortax mobile track system from Thor Global Enterprises Ltd. and Ecolawn Top Dresser, a multipurpose motorized applicator.

The article reports on the conversion of a multilevel parking garage into a green office and retail space in Tacoma, Washington. It states that the building is complete with a water capture and recycling system and a green roof. It mentions that its construction is in the final stages and its green roof is planted with wildflowers, sedum and meadow grasses. The green roof will also capture rainwater, which will be used to flush the building's toilets.

The article presents news briefs concerning developments and goings-on within the sectors of organic waste management and renewable energy production. Seda, a packaging company headquartered in Italy, has introduced a line of recyclable, biodegradable and compostable containers. Norcal Waste Systems of San Francisco, California has changed its corporate name to Recology to reflect its interest in resource recovery. Vermeer has introduced an electric grinder for wood waste recycling.

The article reports that the Shoreway Recycling Center is building an additional material recovery facility called the Shoreway Environmental Center in San Carlos, California. The facility will incorporate such features as rainwater capture and reuse as well as solar panels to supply renewable energy. The recycling center will also expand its services for local residents.

The article offers news briefs related to compost industry in the U.S. Microgy Holdings has attained initial delivery of pipeline quality renewable natural gas from the Huckaby Ridge facility. Engineered Compost Systems will reveal its patented pipeless aeration floor at the Biocycle West Coast Conference in San Diego, California. Construction will begin on the first commercial SlurryCarb facility to produce about 145 tons of biosolids from five municipalities in the Los Angeles region.

Features several recycling equipment. Key features of K-S Paddle Dryers from Komline-Sanderson; Usability of Caterpillar rubber-tracked loader from Caterpillar Inc.; Dependability of Green Giant portable stacker with belt feed hopper designed by Brock Harrington.

The article discusses the Ecoverse Showcase organized by composting equipment provider Ecoverse Ltd. in Cleveland, Ohio on April 14-16, 2015 featuring product tours and workshops, and offers brief information on a residential food waste cart from Otto Environmental Systems North America.

The article discusses the Zero Waste Boxes, a system to recycle household and office waste offered by TerraCycle, an specialist in the collection and reuse of nonrecyclable, postconsumer waste, which offers customers the option of separating waste by product.

Presents updates on the composting industry of the United States as of March 1999. Information on the biosolids pelletizing agreement signed by Roy F. Weston, Inc. with Kvaerner Eureka of Norway; Description of a portable wood waste grinding plant; Details on KC Environmental's Cleanit Greenit Composting Systems.

Presents an array of equipment and supplies related to refuse disposal and recycling. Includes a container handling system; Curbside collection cart; Wood chippers; Industrial anaerobic technology; Hinge side baler.

Features products for compost industry. Glass processing machine; Compaction reduction; Solids shredder; Wastewater clarification system; Automatic dumpster lock; Articulated wheel loader; Portable trommel; Noise abatement roadside wall; High rate anaerobic system; Auger silo unloader; Textile baler.

Features equipment and supplies for recycling applications. Rubble crusher from Grasan; Ferrous metal separator from Industrial Magnetics Inc.; Organics recycling grinder from Rexworks Inc.; Whole tree chipper from Bandit Industries Inc.

Features several recycling equipment and supplies. Includes recycling trucks, concrete crushers and aluminum can separators.

The article introduces equipment for the recycling industry including the TR620 trommel screen from Vermeer, the NPL 390 Kitchen Collector2 kitchen scrap collector from Orbis Corp., and HD Building solutions from ClearSpan Fabric Structures.

The article reports on the decision of Whole Foods Market to install Grind2Energy organics processing systems at two stores in Massachusetts in compliance with the ban on commercial organics disposal in the state effective on October 1, 2014.

The article offers recycling equipments news briefs including rotor launched by Komptech, patent received by Impact Bioenergy LLC for an anaerobic digester and the 2014 MegaDome Design Guide for designing structures for windrow composting facilities by BuildWorks.