Determination of the cost and performance implications of managing film plastic in the Hamilton MRF. This study also investigates alternative collection options, such as depot or return to retail, and whether or not they offer a viable and less costly alternative to the current system. Documents Final Report: Comparison of Current Systems...
This project involves an analysis of the risk and potential benefits of converting BASWRA’s MRF into a transfer station followed up by implementation of this option if it proves to be viable. The project is expected to cost up to $1,230,000 and will have a payback of between 3 to...
This project involves the design and installation of three quality control stations in the Peel Region materials recycling centre. The new stations will allow Peel’s contractor to better control end product quality for the corrugated cardboard and baled materials streams (in particular aluminum) and reduce the loss of recyclables into the residue stream. The new stations are...
Halton Region recently completed a master plan and committed to the addition of 3-7 plastics as part of their new program. The CIF will commit $580,000 or 48% of the estimated cost of the new initiative to be allocated to necessary infrastructure upgrades and promotion and education with an anticipated...
The OVWRC regularly encounters unscheduled down time due to aluminum jamming in their aluminum conveyance system. They propose to replace the existing system with a larger diameter tube and blower. The total cost of the project is approx. $60k with a projected savings of under 2 yrs. CIF has contributed...
Simcoe County and the adjoining communities of Barrie and Orillia combined produce over 40,000 tonnes of recyclables annually. The MIPC Provincial Infrastructure Study recognizes the need for a mrf or transfer station in this area. The CIF has provided $2,150,000 (47% of blue box related project costs) in funding towards...
Prepared business plan to consider purchase of Bauman MRF in Renfrew County. Documents Final Report: Business Plan for Purchasing the Renfrew County Recycle Centre (RCRC) Blog Post Related Projects Categories Best Practices | MRF | Processing | Procurement |
Install a Bollegraaf mechanical film grabber in the MRF. Documents Final Report: Review of the City of Hamilton Film Grabber System Blog Post Related Projects Categories Emerging Technologies | MRF | Operations | Processing |
Install a two-valve TiTech Polysort Optical sortation system in the MRF. Documents Final Report: Review of the City of Hamilton Optical Sorting System Blog Post Related Projects Categories Innovation | Innovation | MRF | Operations | Processing |
This project involves the review of a new sortation system with technology from QinetiQ in the UK in support of MRF design work underway in London and Bluewater. Documents Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories MRF | Operations | Processing | Project Support |
Studied impact of Haldimand County removing themselves and their material from the current co-ownership arrangement with Norfolk MRF. Documents Final Report: Material Recovery Facility Optimization Study in the Counties of Haldimand and Norfolk Blog Post Related Projects Categories Best Practices | MRF | Regional Cooperation |
Analysis of costs implications for Niagara Region stemming from the 2012 MIPC Study recommendations. The primary focus of the analysis will be to determine the cost difference between maintaining a MRF in Niagara vs. decommissioning the MRF and building a Transfer Station. Hauling costs will form part of the Transfer...
This project supports the installation of a second optical sorter on Hamilton’s container line and re-purposing of their existing optical to improve the capture of high value commodities and reduce process loss. A 2014 MRF efficiency audit (CIF #816.3) recommended the installation to help increase revenue generating potential and reduce...
This project involves modification of Armour’s plastics handling processes to reduce labour costs. The projected cost of the work is expected to be $21,000 and CIF will contribute up to 36% of costs or approx. $7,600. Documents Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories Best Practices | MRF | Operations | Processing |
This project involves determining the cost of managing hot beverage cups in a 2 stream MRF using various methodologies to arrive at the anticipated costs and better practices. The projected cost of the work will be approx. $29,000 and will be fully funded by CIF. Documents Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories Best Practices | Contamination...
