Waste management & recyclers
Waste management and recycling are crucial components of contemporary infrastructure, often working behind the scenes to keep our environments clean and sustainable.
Developing an effective waste management strategy, especially for large-scale recycling, requires the use of powerful, dependable, and robust machinery.
Bramidan’s line of horizontal balers, vertical balers, and compactors provides efficient solutions for handling large volumes of waste.
Challenges
- Time spent on waste handling
- Limited space & overfilled containers
- Difficulty managing various waste types separately
- Limited income opportunities from recyclables
- Higher carbon footprint
- Expensive container haulings
- Strict waste handling policies
Benefits
- Saves valuable time
- Reduces waste collections
- Reliable machinery with a long lifespan
- Reduces CO2 emissions
- Generates income from recyclable materials
- Optimises space utilisation
- Enhances workplace cleanliness and safety
Recommended equipment
Vertical balers
Horizontal balers
Stationary and mobile compactors
Services
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Explore common waste types for waste handlers
Of course, waste handlers deal with any and all waste that comes through the system.
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Paper & cardboard
Soft & hard plastic waste
Metal
Waste analysis in the waste management & recycling sector
Waste management centres and recycling plants are designed to handle a vast array of waste streams from various sectors.
Here’s an overview of the types of waste they manage:
- Municipal solid waste (MSW): Everyday items discarded by the public, including household garbage, packaging, food scraps, yard waste, and furnishings.
- Recyclables: Separated materials like paper, cardboard, glass, metals, and plastics that can be processed and remanufactured into new products.
- Construction and demolition waste: Debris from construction sites, renovations, and demolition, including concrete, wood, asphalt, and metals.
- Hazardous waste: Requires special handling and includes household chemicals, industrial by-products, medical waste, and electronic waste.
- Organic and green waste: Biodegradable waste such as garden clippings, branches, and food waste, which can often be composted.
- Electronic waste (e-waste): Discarded electronic devices such as computers, televisions, and mobile phones which contain valuable, recoverable materials as well as hazardous substances.
- Industrial waste: Waste generated from manufacturing and industrial processes, which can include chemicals, metals, and plastics.
- Automotive waste: Includes end-of-life vehicles, batteries, tires, and engine oils.
- Bulk waste: Large items like appliances, furniture, and mattresses.
- Sewage sludge: Semi-solid waste that is a by-product of sewage treatment processes.
- Chemical waste: This includes laboratory chemicals, pesticides, and other products that may be toxic, flammable, reactive, or corrosive.
- Special waste: Waste that requires special handling, such as asbestos, contaminated soils, and medical waste from hospitals and clinics.
Waste management centres and recycling plants are crucial in the waste hierarchy, as they work to efficiently sort, recycle, and repurpose waste materials. They also play a vital role in diverting waste from landfills and incinerators, helping to minimise the environmental impact of waste.
Effective operation of these facilities requires sophisticated sorting technology, knowledge of waste treatment processes, and adherence to environmental regulations and safety standards.