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Find opportunities for efficiency and additional profits in your waste stream using horizontal grinders and shredders.<\/em>
\nBy Chad Angeli<\/strong><\/p>\n

No matter the company, waste cuts into profits. \u201cUnusable\u201d materials are carted away by the truckful, taking money spent on tipping and shipping fees along with them. Additionally, the environmental implications of discarding that much material are unfortunate, to say the least, but it is unavoidable\u2014right? With the use of horizontal grinders and shredders, there are unlikely and surprising opportunities to turn waste into a secondary, profitable product.<\/p>\n

Opportunities for Green Waste<\/strong>
\nGreen waste, also called yard waste, comes from tree and lawn care. It includes things like roots, leaves, tree trimmings, uprooted plants, and whole logs. The trend of recycling green waste has grown in recent years as restrictions have been put in place to divert organic material from landfills.<\/p>\n

Much of green waste can be converted into biomass fuels or ground down into compost. While the compost industry began with the goal of overall waste reduction, focus has shifted to creating a high-quality, consistent product. Standardized particle size is crucial, so it is important to choose a machine that you can trust to provide consistency. If you are looking to enter the consumer market directly, consider investing in a bagger. This would allow you to package your compost onsite and have it ready for resale.<\/p>\n

Another massive opportunity in green waste is the mulch industry, though it may require some pre-sorting. Colored mulch has especially become popular, and with the right equipment, you can grind and color your mulch at the same time, reducing production costs and time.<\/p>\n

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Rotochopper 75 DK shredder shredding municipal solid waste.
Photos courtesy of Rotochopper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Opportunities for Food Waste<\/strong>
\nEach year in America, we produce more than 160 billion dollars worth of food waste. Its disposal has become more regulated as of late, since food waste produces methane, a greenhouse gas, as it breaks down.
\nProduce peels, peanut shells, unfinished meals, expired vegetables, and more can all be converted to compost and animal feed. Additionally, food waste can be ground down and sold as feedstock for anaerobic digesters.<\/p>\n

Opportunities for C&D Waste<\/strong>
\nWaste produced from construction and demolition includes lumber, shingles, cardboard, concrete, and wire. As previously discussed, wood can easily be converted into a multitude of useful products, and pallet recycling is no different. Horizontal grinders make producing high volumes of mulch, playground cushion, and animal bedding a breeze.<\/p>\n

Reclaimed asphalt shingles, or RAS, can be broken down and reused as a component of the hot or warm mix for asphalt pavement. They can also be used for road construction, since the fiber, asphalt cement, and aggregate in shingles are all components in asphalt road mix. Local governments and commercial pavers are excellent markets for selling RAS. Grinding shingles can be challenging if your equipment is not up to par, so choose carefully.<\/p>\n

To expand the variety of materials you can receive, consider using a shredder to reduce the initial size of the C&D waste. This also presents a chance to separate metal and other contaminants from the waste before grinding, minimizing wear, and reducing the chance of damage to your grinder.<\/p>\n

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Rotochopper B-66 horizontal grinder grinding compost.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Increasing Your Profits<\/strong>
\nWhile you could sell to a company who specializes in producing waste-based products, like mulch or biomass fuel producers, adding a lucrative second product to your business is never a bad idea. As the push for clean energy and green business practices grows, recycling your waste not only increases your profits, but it also improves your company\u2019s public perception.<\/p>\n

No matter what industry you are entering, having the correct equipment is essential. Working with a partner that understands the requirements and opportunities and can offer a full range of solutions is imperative. | WA<\/p>\n

Chad Angeli is the Vice President of Customer Experience for Rotochopper. For more than 30 years, Rotochopper has specialized in equipment that transforms waste materials into profitable opportunities like colored landscape mulch, animal bedding, biomass fuels, and compost. As a factory-direct company, they are uniquely focused on providing innovative solutions and extraordinary customer service to Rotochopper customers around the world. For more information, call (320) 548-3586 or visit www.rotochopper.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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