Date: September 26, 2011
Source: Republic Services, Inc.
Republic Services, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) is investing $20 million to modernize its Anaheim, CA single-stream material recovery facility (MRF). The CVT Regional Material Recovery Facility is a hybrid, typical of California, in that it handles both mixed municipal solid waste (MSW) and clean recyclables. It is also one of the largest MRFs in North America handling a total volume of 4,800 tons of waste per day in an enormous 250,000 square-foot facility. It is permitted to process 6,000 tons per day. Republic acquired the original facility from Taormina Industries in 1998. The company is investing in a new sorting system featuring patented screens and optical detection technology designed by Bulk Handling Systems to improve operations, recovery and boost capacity to 50 tons per hour from 20 tons per hour currently. The system features a comprehensive Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) electrical control package that will allow real-time management and control of the process to maintainoptimal performance.
"These improvements are the first, of a two-phased modernization project intended to further advance Republic's mission to improve the environment and help its customers reach their sustainability goals," said Jim Ambroso, area president. "The advanced technology will play a critical role in the management of solid waste and recyclables in Southern California."
The first phase of the two-phase project is scheduled for completion by the end of the year. The second phase should begin in 2012 and will include a complete retooling of the facility's commercial sorting lines.
PRESS RELEASE
September 26, 2011
Republic Services Invests $20 Million in Advanced Processing Technology To Modernize Its Southern California Single-Stream Sorting System
Leading environmental services company, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), today announced that it will invest $20 million to modernize the single-stream sorting system at its Southern California recycling facility, CVT Regional Material Recovery Facility. Recognized as one of the largest materials recovery facilities (MRFs) by volume in the United States, CVT has served municipalities throughout Southern California for more than two decades.
The Southern California MRF has seen numerous enhancements throughout the years, but this time around it will receive a major overhaul with the installation of a brand new state-of-the-art single-stream sorting system, designed by Bulk Handling Systems (BHS). The high-tech sorting equipment, featuring patented screens and optical detection technology, is custom designed to improve operations and recovery. RRT Design & Construction (RRT) was selected by Republic to manage the project and site enhancements.
According to BHS representative Eric Winkler, Republic's new system, which is designed to increase capacity from 20 tons per hour to 50 tons per hour, is one of the largest, most sophisticated single-stream systems BHS has developed to date.
The system features a comprehensive Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) electrical control package, which provides Republic with advanced capabilities in operating and managing the process. Data is continuously captured throughout the system, providing real-time and ongoing monitoring of key performance metrics such as throughput, power consumption, and maintenance needs. This allows Republic to keep the system operating at peak performance levels.
"These improvements are the first, of a two-phased modernization project intended to further advance Republic's mission to improve the environment and help its customers reach their sustainability goals," said Jim Ambroso, area president. "The advanced technology will play a critical role in the management of solid waste and recyclables in Southern California."
A new Eco-Center is also planned, to allow MRF visitors the opportunity to observe how recyclables are sorted and removed from the waste stream and prepared for shipment to mills and production facilities.
"We are rewarded by the opportunity to work closely with our communities, customizing waste collection and processing programs to meet the individual needs of each community," said Ambroso. "The addition of the Eco-Center will allow stakeholders to see first-hand what it takes to process wastes today."
CVT Regional Material Recovery Facility, along with the Company's hauling divisions, are located on 35 acres in Anaheim, California. The MRF encompasses more than 250,000 square feet under roof, and is permitted to process 6,000 tons per day. The list of types of waste processed at the MRF is diverse and includes mixed paper, ledger paper, cardboard, construction and demolition materials (C&D), newspaper, phone books, magazines, computer paper, plastic bottles, tin cans, and aluminum cans.
The CVT Regional MRF, modernization project got underway this past month, and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2011. Phase II of the project is still under development, but is scheduled to start in 2012 and will include a complete retooling of the facilities commercial sorting lines.
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ABOUT REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. - Republic Services, Inc. provides recycling and solid waste collection, transfer and disposal services in the United States and Puerto Rico. The Company's various operating units, including collection companies, transfer stations, recycling centers and landfills, are focused on providing reliable environmental services and solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. For more information, visit the Republic Services Web site at republicservices.com.
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ABOUT BHS - BHS is an innovative, worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and installation of patented sorting components and systems for the solid waste and recycling industries including residential single stream recyclables, construction and demolition waste, municipal solid waste, plastic recycling, green waste & food waste and waste-to-energy systems.
ABOUT RRT - RRT Design & Construction is a leading provider of services and products for solid waste processing systems and recycling facilities and technologies.
For more information, contact:
Media Contact: Brenda McGuire
714-238-3319 office, 714-318-7860 cell
Peg Mulloy, APR
Media Relations Manager
Republic Services, Inc.
18500 N. Allied Way / Phoenix, AZ 85054
Office 480-627-2887 / Cell 480-560-5776 / Fax 480-627-7150
pmulloy@republicservices.com.
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