Another overlooked option is a compactor to reduce the volume of waste being contracted for removal. It always amazes me the amount of companies that rely on their waste disposal contractor for recommendations on handling their company’s refuse. These companies are hauling companies, so the...
When you are purchasing equipment, you want to know a machine can handle the job properly; otherwise you are just throwing money down the drain....
The team at Ely Enterprises had a great opportunity to present at the SuperCorr Expo this year in Orlando Florida! The event had over 3500 attendees over a 4 day period. Ely Enterprises had a chance to talk to customers about their used and new...
E-waste is a growing problem, accounting for 20-50 million metric tons of global waste per year according to the EPA. It is also the fastest growing waste stream in the EU. Many recyclers do not recycle e-waste responsibly. After the cargo barge Khian Sea...
Today I am going to discuss what a MRF(materials recovery facility) is. A materials recovery facility, (MRF, pronounced "murf") is a specialized plant that receives, separates and prepares recyclable materials for marketing to end-user manufacturers. Generally, there are two different types: clean and dirty materials recovery...
Last week we covered processing your cardboard with a closed door and auto-tie horizontal baler. Today we are going to discuss how to use a two-ram baler to process your OCC(old corrugated cardboard). A two-ram baler is perfect for the recycler that will be baling a...
Today, we are going to talk about larger approaches to baling OCC and other material thru the horizontal baler process. They range in a majority of varieties listed below: Hopper size Horsepower Shear blade vs none Cylinder Size Bale Size/Length Cycle Time Auto-Tie Balers Auto-tie horizontal balers...
The last few weeks we have discussed the process through which your scrap material goes to be recycled. Today we are going to focus on what to do with the cardboard scrap that you accumulate in your facility. How many times has cardboard scrap given you...
For most companies the decision to recycle comes down to a business decision. The cost of disposal vs. the benefits & savings of recycling is a pretty simple equation. Are you paying for a corrugated only container? Is your compactor filled with a high percentage...
Ely Enterprises offers a broad range of shredding equipment, that will provide the capability to efficiently shred materials such as: Plastics OCC (Old Corrugated Cardboard) Paper Wire Non-Ferrous Scrap Wood Ely Enterprises offers a broad range of shredding equipment, that will provide the capability to efficiently...
