Installation of a cold densification unit to process expanded polystyrene. Documents Final Report: Polystyrene Densifier Blog Post Related Projects Categories Innovation | MRF | Operations | Processing |
This project involved completing a due diligence audit of the Durham mrf to confirm that the current contract operator has been performing adequate preventative maintenance on the facility and to assess the current level for routine wear and tear that has been incurred since start up. The total cost of the project was $5000...
The Township of Strong has no weigh scales at its landfill or mrf. Purchase of a portable weigh scale will allow Township staff to confirm outgoing bale weights and revenue reimbursements from their broker. The CIF contributed 49% or $1,159 to this project. Documents Final Report: Recycling Innovations: Transfer Station Upgrade Blog Post Related Projects Project #581.11 Categories Best Practices...
This application involves the installation of a portable conveyor and overhead magnetic separator to allow Strong Township to separate their ferrous and aluminum streams and secure improved market pricing. The project also includes expansion of the current Coverall style building to aid traffic flow of residents and operations and supporting funding to improve signage and customer...
North Bay has been upgrading their existing MRF. This project focuses on installation of a new container line and expansion of their collected materials to include 3-7 plastics. Total project costs are $235,000 with CIF contributing 41% of costs. Documents Final Report: City of North Bay Container Sorting Line Blog Post Related Projects Categories Best Practices...
This project involved completing a due diligence audit of the Waterloo MRF to confirm that the current contract operator has been performing adequate preventative maintenance on the facility and to assess the current level for routine wear and tear that has been incurred since the retrofit. The total cost of...
The CIF, in partnership with SO and CPIA, are conducting a study of the current flexible film packaging market to objectively research and assess options for flexible film plastics packaging collection, processing and sortation and the associated cost implications to the current blue box system. The study is expected to...
Training course development & delivery for municipal staff focused on optimizing Material Recovery Facility performance & preventative maintenance. Documents Project Synopsis Blog Post Related Projects Categories Centre of Excellence | MRF | Operations | Training |
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...
MCW Consulting completed an energy efficiency study of Northumberland’s MRF; identified potential savings of almost $10,000/yr through lighting retrofit program. Documents Final Report: Energy Audit Northumberland County Recycling Centre Blog Post Related Projects Categories Best Practices | MRF | Operations |
Assistance to install backscraping drum to reduce “black belt” in OVWRC’s MRF to improve sorting efficiencies. The new drum improved fibre sorting efficiencies by over 3 tonnes//hr and reduced combined labour and processing costs by over $8,500 in the first 6 months of operations. Documents Final Report: Fibre Line Backscraping Drum Blog Post Related Projects Categories Best Practices | MRF...
This project involves funding of part of a suite of recommended energy efficiency opportunities identified as a result of a review of the Guelph mrf by an independent ESCO or Energy Services Company (see CIF Project #216). The project cost is approximately $310,000 and is eligible for almost $28,000 in funding from other agencies. ...
A review of the energy efficiency of Guelph’s MRF was completed by Optimira Energy (one of the three CIF pre-approved ESCO auditors). Over the long term, the project identified in excess of $1 million in potential low cost operational improvements and capital investments that are eligible for CIF funding. CIF and Guelph staff are currently exploring...
Capitalization of a new optical sorter for containers; expected to reduce overtime and labour costs while improving throughput and capture of residual materials. Documents Final Report: MRF Upgrade, Addition of an Optical Sorter for PET Plastic Blog Post Related Projects Categories Best Practices | MRF | Operations |
Reviewed MRF operations and transportation alternatives. Documents Final Report: Solid Waste Management Strategy Appendices Blog Post Related Projects Categories Best Practices | MRF | Operations | Planning | Processing | Transportation |
