Recycling Ferrous Scrap Steel – which can be found in food cans, household containers, automobiles, machinery, and office buildings—is the most recycled industrial material in the world. Many of the products we see and use every day are made from steel, including containers, cans, automobiles, appliances and other types of machinery and equipment. The average…
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One of the most common forms of municipal solid waste (MSW) recycling is paper recycling. Paper is a commonly used resource in the U.S. and recycling this material can significantly benefit the environment. Each ton of recycled paper can save 7,000 gallons of water, 3.5 cubic yards of landfill space, 17 thirty-foot trees and 4,100 kWh…
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With custom-manufactured sorting systems, trommel screens, conveyors, and crossbelt magnets, Tuffman® Equipment provides custom solutions for the material handling industry. Whether you are starting a new material recovery facility (MRF) or expanding an existing one, Tuffman® products offer the ideal solution. Sorting stations—also known as picking tables—are used to separate recyclables, such as paper, plastics,…
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Trommel screens can be used for any type of sifting work. As the screened cylinder drum rotates, trommel screens separate material by size, letting the smaller pieces pass through the openings while keeping the larger pieces inside. Trommel screeners are useful in a variety of jobs, including compost production and the separation of sand or…
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