by KenBay | Nov 28, 2022
Countries all over the world are looking into comprehensive waste management plans to help alleviate issues brought on by excessive garbage. For almost 35 years, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has tracked and reported on garbage statistics in the United States. The current rate of municipal solid waste (MSW) production is estimated by the government to be 292.4 million US short tons, or 4.9 pounds per person per day. Out of the MSW that was produced, about 69 million tons were recycled, and 25 million tons were composted.
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by KenBay | Oct 24, 2022
Through the Guide for Industrial Waste Management, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides guidance for facility managers, state and tribal regulators, the public, and others with recommendations and tools to better address the management of land-disposed, non-hazardous industrial waste.
The EPA defines non-hazardous industrial waste as “waste generated from processes associated with the production of goods and products, such as electric power generation and manufacturing of materials such as pulp and paper, iron and steel, glass, and concrete.” The EPA also proposes laws and regulations regarding industrial waste that stress the proper disposal of industrial waste.
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by KenBay | Sep 26, 2022
Industrial trash compactors are designed and built to save labor time. Reducing labor for the removal of trash materials from a facility can be realized by minimizing the volume of trash being transported and by reducing the distances the trash has to be moved to get from where it is produced to the trash compaction point. A trash compactor can immediately improve productivity, which is a huge plus. Using a mobile trash compactor can cut down on trash hauling by as much as twenty to thirty trips per week.
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by KenBay | Aug 22, 2022
What Is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
The Internet of Things (IoT) describes the network of physical objects that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems.
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by KenBay | Jul 25, 2022
What Size Compactor Do You Need for Your Trash?
Every manufacturing facility generating industrial waste has to consider the most cost-efficient size of waste compaction equipment necessary to meet their individualized needs. The investment in the industry trash compactor necessary to minimize cost in proper trash removal is pertinent when planning for any facility, large or small.
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by KenBay | Jun 27, 2022
For those who work in the pharmaceutical, biochemical, or food wholesale industries, cleanliness is paramount. This is especially true for industrial waste disposal.
When it comes to managing industrial waste, choosing a trash compactor made of easy-to-clean and bacteria-resistant stainless steel is an excellent choice for crushing and disposing of large quantities of waste materials that may have contaminants. Stainless steel trash compactors are easier to wash, have protected electrical mechanisms, and are extremely durable for both indoor and outdoor waste compaction.
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by KenBay | May 24, 2022
Municipal landfills have been a growing concern throughout the United States for decades. Costs for these subterranean garbage heaps are rising rapidly, fueled by the 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) the U.S. produces each year according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
It’s a constant struggle to allocate the necessary amount of land, money, and technology for landfills, especially in North America in the 21st century.
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by KenBay | Apr 25, 2022
As zero-waste initiatives, recycling goals and overall industry-specific industrial waste concerns are being assessed in a tighter and tighter global market, companies have a lot more pressure to make the purchases for industrial waste disposal that will benefit their bottom line. One of the most pressing concerns in this area at manufacturing facilities is whether to invest in a baler or an industrial trash compactor to streamline their waste removal needs.
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by KenBay | Mar 22, 2022
Did you know that the U.S. produces as much as 7.6 billion tons of industrial waste every year? Of course, all of those waste materials need somewhere to go. Most of it ends up in Class 3 municipal solid waste landfills. As of 2018, there were approximately 1,269 in the continental United States, all managed by the states where they are located. (more…)
by KenBay | Feb 25, 2022
Many businesses face an increasing amount of packaging and production waste. It can be a challenge to reduce all of this to reasonable levels. An industrial compactor is a smart solution to help manage the surge of waste products.
Different industrial compactors come with an array of features to tackle varying needs. There are many factors involved in choosing the best industrial waste compactor to meet various industry requirements.
Here’s what you should know about choosing a compactor for your industry.
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