Waste Management Review August 2021 by Prime Creative Media

AUGUST 2021

When data is power Resource Recovery Manager of Ipswich City Council David McAlister on how waste collection data has transformed the organisation’s view on operation efficiency

FEATURES Refining energy from waste Quality pellets from recycled agricultural film Bio Gro on the growing importance of prioritising composting Creating closed-loop solutions for waste and construction materials

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WHEN DATA IS POWER Waste collection data has transformed the way organisations view their own operations. David McAlister, Resource Recovery Manager of Ipswich City Council explains how data is essential for efficiency and effectiveness.

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EDITOR’S LETTER 4 NEWS 6 COVER STORY 14

Ipswich City Council’s Resource Recovery Manager David McAlister on the importance of waste data management in today’s data driven waste sector

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CLOSING THE LOOP

Repurpose It explain the impact of utilising Northern Ireland material recovery equipment

SAVING 26 MILLION TYRES FROM LANDFILL

Why Tyre Crumb has used Eldan’s E4000 tyre shredding line since the company’s inception

TYRECYCLE EYES 26 EXPANSION

Tyrecycle is set to expand its operations throughout Australia

“THE WASTE MANAGEMENT AND COLLECTION SECTOR IS VERY MUCH A DATA DRIVEN BUSINESS. YOU NEED TO KNOW STATISTICS BEYOND JUST A GLANCE. CONTEXT IS ESSENTIAL TO IMPROVE OUR OWN OPERATIONS AT IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL.” - Ipswich City Council’s Resource Recovery Manager David McAlister

THE VAN SCHAIK 28 PROCESS

The origins and operation of South Australia’s family-owned organic material supplier

ONTAMINATED PE 30 CRECYCLING

Making pellets from recycled agricultural film is now a viable option, with the help of Portuguese machinery

R E-PURPOSING THE WASTE SECTOR

Realising the full potential of used soils is now a reality, thanks to Queensland Rock Breakers

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RECYCLING INDUSTRY

Applied Machinery’s Peter Koueik details the emergence of the machinery suppliers recycling division

EFINING ENERGY 36 RFROM WASTE

Remondis is hoping to close the gap between Australia and Europe’s energy from waste capabilities

39 SHOWCASE

A comprehensive listing of the waste sector’s largest contractors

ASTE STRATEGY 50 WSUMMIT

Quest Events provides an update on the summit’s return for a fourth year

NATIONAL CLEANTECH 52 CONFERENCE Economic recovery and growth will be the focus of the events third exhibition

54 WOMEN IN INDUSTRY A preface from Women in Industry Ambassador Rachael Ashfield

56 PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Discover some of the industry’s most sophisticated waste handling and transport products, and dust control and washing systems

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It’s an interesting time for end-use industries as momentum shifts in the postCOVID-19 economy – with large-scale national companies and local residents stepping up to the plate to do their part to reduce carbon emissions. In my hometown, the City of Melbourne is introducing a new food and organics collection service to help more than 9000 residents reduce 50 per cent of food and garden waste going to landfill. It’s hoped that this initial roll out will set a precedent for how to address organic collection in high-rise apartments from 2022. Also breathing new life into used tyres is Tyre Crumb, who in this edition of WMR shares how it’s processed more than 28 million tyres in the past 16 years, preventing a potentially environmentally hazardous material from heading to landfill and instead using it in roads and sports fields. Increasing levels of waste production however, is putting greater pressure on landfill amounts, meaning the demand for alternative forms of waste removal such as Energy from Waste (EFW) is rising. While such facilities have been operating safely in major global cities for years, Remondis Australia Chief Technical Officer Alex Hatherly says a lack of education and context around the functionality of such facilities is a major factor in the slow up-take of EFW within Australia. However, Remondis sees this as a great opportunity to bring new technology to Australia that can recycle and capture energy in a safe and effective way. On the other hand, there is strong global market forecast for tyre-derived fuel (TDF) with a research report estimating the global TDF market will reach a valuation of US$430.3 million by the end of 2025 with its increased use as a supplemental fuel at cement and paper and pulp facilities. As such, Australia’s largest tyre recycler is set to expand its operations across Australia with a $50 million commitment to investment in new plants and technology. Tyrecycle CEO Jim Fairweather belives Australia’s tyre recycling industry needs to embrace innovation and raise awareness if it is to expand into a globally sustainable business. Australia may be a recovering industry post-COVID, but it is a driven one, with exciting change on the horizon.

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NSW announces $356M investment to tackle plastic waste Single-use plastics are set to be phased out and green bins for food and organics will be rolled out across New South Wales as part of the state’s plastic plan and waste strategy. More than $356 million will be invested over five years to implement strategies to protect the environment from plastic waste and promote recycling. The phasing out is expected to stop an estimated 2.7 billion items of plastic from ending up in the environment over the 20 years. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the strategy will also support the states’ goal of achieving zero emissions from organics in

landfill by 2030. “The community has high expectations, and we need to make sure we put in place the best plans for the future while also giving businesses and councils enough time to adjust to the phase-outs and find sustainable alternatives,” she says. Small businesses will be supported to transition to the new bins before the phaseouts come into effect.

A state-wide education program is also set to be rolled out to provide households with information regarding the phase out and introduction of the new bins. Local councils are being supported by a $206 million investment, which will allow for funding to implement the changes. The investment also includes $65 million to support the rollout of the green bins.

New South Wales is investing in waste processing across the state.

Cleanaway reopens Perth Material Recovery Facility Cleanaway has officially reopened its Perth Material Recovery Facility, following a catastrophic fire in November 2019. The $26 million facility has the capacity to process over half of commingled recycling from residents and customers across Western Australia, delivering up to 90 per cent recovery of reusable products. “The fire was devastating and while our first priority was the safety of our team, we have worked tirelessly to restore Perth’s recyclables processing market capacity to the pre-fire level,”

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says Cleanaway Western Australia and Northern Territory General Manager Brad Gornall. The modern design features and technology include optical sorting and various screening configurations to deliver a quality output of up to 99.5 per cent purity across all fibre and plastic outputs. “Today, we have officially reinstated the capacity for local governments throughout metropolitan and regional areas along with other customers to manage the recycling and recovery for households and commercial operators,”

Brad says. A range of fire safety enhancements have been incorporated into the rebuild that go beyond what the National Construction Code requires. “We believe we have a long-term role to play in Western Australia, ensuring recyclables processing capacity can continue to grow into the future, which is aligned to Cleanaway’s Footprint 2025 roadmap,” Brad says. “Furthermore, we are also supporting the state government to realise the objectives and targets outlined in the 2030 Waste Strategy.”

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City of Melbourne to introduce new FOGO service The City of Melbourne is introducing a new food and organics collection service to help local residents reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Lord Mayor Sally Capp says more than 9000 homes will receive the initial service, before the rollout continues more widely across the municipality in 2022. “Food and garden waste makes up almost 50 per cent of the waste sent to landfill by our residents – and that creates emissions that contribute to climate change,” she says. “Every tonne of food waste we can prevent from ending up in landfill is better for the environment and also reduces cost of dumping into our landfills.” Sally adds that the city is investing $1 million in establishing the new service, which will create five jobs. “This is a practical way that we can encourage residents to become more sustainable by providing a food and

organics collection service,” she says. According to the Lord Mayor, the initial stage of the rollout will help determine the demand and requirements of any future rollout across the municipality. “Capital city councils have a greater diversity of property types than most regional and suburban councils, so these initial 9000 properties will help us gather data on how to address the challenge of organic collection in highrise apartments from 2022,” she says. Environment Lead Rohan Leppert says that after collected scraps are diverted from landfill, they will be repurposed. “Locals taking up the program will be putting their food waste to good use. We’re transforming garbage into greenery, with the food scraps used to help our local vegetation flourish,” he says. After extensive research into how

to reduce odours and amenity issues, properties participating in the food and garden waste service will move to a fortnightly collection of 240 litre comingled recycling bins. The 120-litre food and garden organics and 120 litre landfill bins will be collected weekly. The new service will be provided at no additional cost to residents and is part of council’s wider plan to reduce landfill and improve waste and recycling services across the municipality as outlined in the city’s Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030. The City of Melbourne has already invested in the next stage of the project, with $5.2 million allocated in the draft Annual Plan and Budget 2021–22. This stage will expand the service to low-rise apartment buildings and investigate options for highrise buildings.

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APCO launches new compostable packaging strategy In partnership with ABA and AORA, APCO has announced the National Compostable Packaging Strategy, a new approach to creating a sustainable solution for compostable packaging. The strategy has been released in the lead up to the 2025 National Packaging Targets, which are to use 100 per cent reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging, with 70 per cent of plastic packaging being recycled or composted. The strategy also targets the use of 50 per cent of average recycled content included in packaging (revised from 30 per cent in 2020), and the phase out of

problematic and unnecessary single-use plastics packaging. The announced strategy aims to create greater opportunities and highlight the risks of compostable packaging, while also emphasising changes that need to be made to achieve the 2025 targets. Current challenges for compostable packaging include limited collection and processing facilities, market confusion and misinformation. The strategy considers the current challenges and offers solutions to create a packaging lifecycle. Brooke Donnelly, CEO of APCO,

says the strategy will enable businesses and the waste sector to greater understand the challenges and rewards of compostable packaging. “With more businesses looking to do the right thing and meet the 2025 targets, it is critical that they receive accurate and consistent information about compostable packaging,” she says. “We also need to ensure that the critical processes and infrastructure are in place to collect it and process it.” Approximately 11,000 tonnes of compostable packaging were placed on the Australian market in 2018-19.

Federal Government announces world-first plastic export ban The Federal Government has announced the introduction of a ban on the export of mixed plastic waste exports. The ban will end the export of 75,000 tonnes of mixed plastic waste annually. The ban aims to further support Australia’s domestic waste industry, as well as create more jobs throughout the sector. The demand for domestic process is set to increase, with the Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley saying that the nations capabilities to process waste materials is only set to grow. “Recent surveys identify that there is already annual spare capacity

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of just over 160,000 tonnes at 52 of Australia’s operational plastics processing facilities to meet this demand and that capacity is growing,” she says. “While there may be a few others who are slow to adjust, the broader industry is firmly behind where we are going.” Plastic projects are already being co-funded by the Federal Government’s $600 million Recycling Modernisation Fund, increasing the domestic processing capacity to 163,721 tonnes a year. Investments will also be made in new technologies, product stewardship schemes and sustainable

procurement strategies. Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management, Trevor Evans, says the ban will be a boost for domestic industries. “Increasingly, major infrastructure and building projects will offer more and more opportunities to consume plastics and other recycled products in roads, highway sound barriers, railway sleepers, bollards, boardwalks and outdoor furniture,” he says. “This export ban is about a complete change of mindset when it comes to what we used to call waste and our attitudes to buying something that has been recycled.”

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Taoglas acquires Smartsensor Technologies to strengthen its IoT management Leon Hayes, Founder and CEO of Smartsensor Technologies.

Taoglas, a leading enabler of digital transformation through Internet of Things (IoT) has acquired Smartsensor Technologies. Smartsensor Technologies is an industry leading, end-to-end IoT provider of smart asset management solutions. “[The] announcement [of the Smartsensor Technologies acquisition] really expands the scope of Taoglas’ Connected Smart Services Business Unit,” says Ronan Quinlan, CEO and Co-Founder of Taoglas. Under the new terms, Smartsensor Technologies will combine Taoglas’ existing offerings into one platform,

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incorporating smart waste solutions to sell into a market that is expected to grow from $20.2 billion in 2020 to $35.2 billion by 2025. “We look forward to welcoming the Smartsensor Technologies team into the fold to expand our reach globally, with our local IoT solutions and service centres on the ground from San Diego to Dublin and Taipei to Brisbane,” Ronan says. Under the terms of the new agreement, Leon Hayes, Founder and CEO at Smartsensor Technologies, will lead Taoglas’ Connected Smart Services Business Unit as Senior Vice President and General Manager.

“Smartsensor Technologies will benefit from Taoglas’ global presence. They have the teams in place to help us fuel further innovation,” Leon says. Smartsensor Technologies will fall under Taoglas’ Connected Smart Services Business Unit. The unit will provide IoT managed services that allow global enterprises to optimise the allocation of assets to deliver a higher return on investment. Founded in Australia in 2011, Smartsensor Technologies is on a mission to provide market-leading IoT solutions that make asset management more efficient. Through a combination of world-class

hardware and software, it creates realtime, actionable intelligence to reduce the overall costs and complexities associated with managing waste, industrial equipment and utility assets. By helping its clients to digitise their asset information through a comprehensive management platform, Smartsensor Technologies ensures clients improve the efficiency of their operations. This has been proven in some customer scenarios to reduce the cost of asset tracking by up to 80 per cent. Smartsensor Technologies has a strong track record in the waste sector and has secured long-term contracts across a blue-chip client base. The company is currently managing more

than 5,000 connected devices in Australia, Canada and New Zealand and has a significant growth forecast from contracted deployment in the next 12 to 24 months. Dermot O’Shea, CEO and CoFounder of Taoglas, adds that the acquisition provides Taoglas with the opportunity to expand its industrial and enterprise-level IoT services and will accelerate its plans for the growth of its Connected Smart Services. “We’re confident that the Smartsensor team will bring a wealth of expertise and experience to Taoglas, enabling us to provide further value to our customers,” says Dermot. Combining both offerings is set to help Taoglas move quickly towards

the next phase of its expansion, as a leading global IoT solutions provider. Over the past 11 years, Taoglas has built a company and connected service offering that has been instrumental in the growth of smart waste technologies in Australia. The acquisition comes during a time when worldwide IoT spending is growing at a double-digit rate. According to global market intelligence firm IDC, spending is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2022 within the sector. Taoglas will continue to capitalise on this significant growth and expand its offering in the IoT market through an aggressive growth plan and further strategic acquisitions.

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When data is power WASTE COLLECTION DATA HAS TRANSFORMED THE WAY ORGANISATIONS VIEW THEIR OWN OPERATIONS. DAVID MCALISTER, RESOURCE RECOVERY MANAGER OF IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL TELLS WASTE MANAGEMENT REVIEW HOW DATA IS ESSENTIAL FOR EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS.

hanks to Mandalay Technologies’ innovative offering, organisations can now record, access, and interpret waste data which directly affects their own operations. Since 1996, Mandalay Technologies has developed data management

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systems and intelligent solutions for the waste management and quarry industries within Australia. As Ipswich City Council’s Resource Recovery Manager David McAlister says the development of waste collection data benefits his own

organisation and key stakeholders in the area. “The waste management and collection sector is very much a data driven business. You need to know statistics beyond just a glance. Context is essential to improve our own

operations at Ipswich City Council,” David says. His previous experience as both the Collections and Disposals Manager at Brisbane City Council saw him implement significant change and improvements across the waste management system there. David says that using Mandalay’s products for one of the nation’s fastest growing areas has proven to be beneficial on the road to modernisation in his current tenure. “The Mandalay system has been catered to our needs. It’s brand new to Ipswich so we are very much on a modernisation journey to ensure that the data meets the growth requirements,” he says. Mandalay CEO Simon Kalinowski says that our unique products, such as

David McALister says maintaining a balance between data and human interaction is key for an effective waste operation.

those implemented for Ipswich City Council’s operations, are essential for the modern waste sector. “Ipswich City Council have a greater emphasis on integration between the different systems that they use across the council,” Simon explains. “Traditionally, councils work with each software component individually. Ipswich saw a need to integrate these systems to create a universal approach to their software, so that is what we designed.” Catering for rapid growth Ipswich City Council represents one of Queensland’s and the nation’s fastest growing areas, with a population of 246,000 and 84,000 homes predicted to more than double within the next two decades to 558,000 people. As expected, the rapid growth within the area has also led to an exponential increase in the amount of waste generated by households and businesses. With a greater reliance placed on the council’s waste collection services, David says the waste data management system used by his department is helping meet demand. “For growth, the impact is quite significant. For example, in terms of your collection fleet how many vehicles do you need? How agile does your fleet need to be? How do you need to grow your workforce?” he explains. “You want to have agility in your systems. Waste as a business is such an agile and constantly evolving business. “At Ipswich City Council we are doing around 25,000 collections a day. It’s important to know where issues occur, how collections and disposals are going. I cannot stress how important these factors are.” Ipswich City Council’s journey of growth and modernisation highlight the need for a waste data collection service. Under the current service provided

by Mandalay along with Council’s other data systems, David and the council’s Resource Recovery Section (part of the Environment and Sustainability Branch) can view data on influences such as transaction numbers, waiting times, disposal tonnages and recycling volumes. Data can also be viewed on growth related aspects such as the development of the service, new homes, new bins, as well as growth requirements for the fleet. This data is then interpreted by the branch to improve the collection services for residents and throughout the Ipswich area. “It’s important to note these changes, what they mean for your end markets, what does it mean to your collection fleet, your disposal facilities and service offering – all of these things are essential,” David explains. Data relating to growth areas is of particular importance to ensure the area will be sustainable. In the recently adopted Resource Recovery Strategy the requirement for significant investment in waste infrastructure was clearly highlighted using waste data. David says the viewing of data not only prepares Ipswich City Council for current operations but provides a prediction for the future. “The spectrum of data in the waste sector is very vast, everything from your day-to-day operations to future planning for 20 to 40 years in the future,” he says. “At the highest level it allows us to have strategic conversations with management and politicians regarding our current service requirements as well as future needs.” This is especially important with Ipswich City Council’s decision to insource rather than outsource its fleet of waste collection vehicles. “We are our own waste provider. We do not outsource our waste collection

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COVER STORY

Waste data collection is gathered during Ipswich City Council’s 25,000 daily kerbside waste collections.

service. As such, there is a direct correlation between staff and vehicle requirements,” David says. “The data requirements are different for a business that insources rather than outsources. The data points can be the same information, but you need it for a different purpose. “It’s another benefit of locally sourcing our network. Ipswich is very focused on supporting its own workforce.” For Ipswich, waste data collection takes a heightened importance, with the regions own workforce and industries being relied upon for effective operation of its waste vehicle fleet. Another key aspect for Ipswich City Council is the ability to use waste collection data to justify the improvement of its fleet when using council budget. “It’s about providing verifiable facts

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to an argument. If you need a new truck, you can display key statistics such as the log hours, or the number of lifts that can be achieved,” David says. Using data, David and other members of the Environment and Sustainability Branch can remove subjectivity when addressing the future infrastructure requirements for the Ipswich area. “It takes away subjectivity. As the waste sector is a very statistically run business, the data allows you to argue your point with the physical truth, that evidence being accurate data,” he says. “Technology needs to keep up with the requirement of the waste businesses, especially real time data which can be viewed publicly.” Benefits for Ipswich City Council’s residents have also been discovered when using waste data. Processes such as the filing of complaints are increasingly efficient, with information

such as vehicle logs and collection statistics helping to rectify grievances. “For the residents, they also have a source of public data. When talking to the public around areas such as reducing waste you can provide better information regarding potential issues relating to waste management,” David says. Opposing data with useful information While receiving data points across a range of waste management aspects, David began to better understand the difference between useful information and useful data. The main factor being that data serves a purpose, whether it be operational or service-focused.” Mandalay’s reporting capabilities can meet different requirements, including the scale and frequency of a waste operation, and additional reporting,

which Mandalay can cater for. David explains that when the relationship between the human interface and the use of data collection and reporting is balanced, an organisation can maximise its operation. “As a business you are swamped with information. You have to know what purposeful information is,” he says. “The need to interpret complex data will always be required, which is why the human interface will be essential.” David adds that extraction of information can greatly influence stakeholders, such as council residents. “Data is an important part of the story for decision making in areas such as growth and infrastructure, fleet infrastructure and especially down to dealing with customers,” he says. “Information itself is paramount in decision making, but how you actually use that data is the important part. Integrating the future Ipswich City Council is committed to keeping customer relationships consistent, even as the reliance on waste data collection increases. Finding the sweet point between

“The data requirements are different for a business that insources rather than outsources. The data points can be the same information, but you need it for a different purpose.” David McAlister Ipswich City Council’s Resource Recovery Manager

data and physical customer interactions has always been at the forefront of David’s operations. He says maintaining the physical interactions with residents and customers is how a business can integrate tradition with technology. “I don’t believe that the relationship between data and the human interface will increase or decrease. I simply think it will change,” he explains. “Data is essential for an operation such as ours and it will inevitably play a larger role. “When interacting with customers, it will always be important to operate

on a personal level. After all, people are people, they are not a data point.” Ipswich City Council also has plans to cater for the rapidly growing Ipswich area, with expectations that the area’s waste fleet will be upgraded in the coming years. “We are currently looking at a new fleet of vehicles. It is my expectation that these vehicles will be fitted with components which can contribute to waste collection data,” David says. Mandalay will continue to update and improve waste data services, such as Ipswich City Council’s, with the company’s sustained approach to working directly with clients.

Circa 246,000 Ipswich City Council residents benefit from the waste collection service.

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roviding closed-loop solutions is a priority of many resource recovery businesses. As such, Repurpose It has integrated a range of international technologies and local industry experience to enable closed-loop solutions for many different materials. As Repurpose It Head of Commercial John McCluskey explains, the business’s origins laid the foundations for what is now a trusted integrated solution service. “As opposed to waste management companies, we start with the end market and work backwards,” he

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says. “We recover resources and give them new life. We aren’t a landfill or a quarry, so for us it’s very much a closed-loop process. “When I say a closed-loop process, I mean we take waste in, we recover the resources, and we supply high-quality products to the market. This is done in one process through best-practice technology.” Awarded Westpac’s 2018 Business of Tomorrow and winner of two Premier Sustainability Awards in 2020, Repurpose It has already been recognised as one of Australia’s leaders in innovative resource recovery.

Through its unique integrated process, Repurpose It receives construction, civil, local council, and organic waste. The waste is then given new life as construction and landscaping materials via the company’s washing, blending, soil and crushing plants. “Our washing plant, and any materials through our washing process, has the ability to be integrated into our blending plant,” John says. “From there, our blending plant can take our low-grade materials and combine them

into a fit-for-purpose material for the construction industry. “That is very important for us. Any residue from either method is then able to be recovered via another process. It’s an extremely sustainable option for material recovery.” Repurpose It is now looking to have an impact on the organics market, with the company commencing the construction of a three-phased solution to support the processing of FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) waste into landscaping materials. The Northern Ireland effect Resource Recovery Manager, Patrick Malanaphy, says the implementation of solutions from Northern Ireland companies CDE Global, EDGE Innovate, McCloskey International, Powerscreen, Telestack and Terex Finlay are supporting Repurpose It facilities. “For a long time, Northern Ireland products have been the heart of our business. Not only are the products robust, but they are perfect for dealing with materials such as contaminated soils,” Patrick says. “Historically, Northern Ireland has been the hub of engineering equipment for the world in terms of waste and construction.” Products from each of these six companies have been used throughout Repurpose It’s processing facilities, including CDE Global’s $11 million washing plant. Australia and New Zealand Regional Trade and Investment Director for Invest Northern Ireland, Peter Hendrikssen, says Repurpose It is just one of many companies who benefit from Northern Ireland solutions. “Northern Ireland is home to a unique cluster of material handling solution providers who excel at engineering, are innovative and are truly global,” he says.

“This is evident on the Repurpose It site, with a range of Northern Ireland technologies and processing solutions working in unison in the recycling of C&D waste.” CDE Global’s Australasia Regional Manager, Daniel Webber, says that the company’s close relationship to Repurpose It has resulted in a highquality end product. “When Repurpose It engaged us to develop their wet processing plant, we spent some time with them during trips throughout Europe and the United Kingdom to get a better understanding of those different plants,” Daniel says. “They came to us for the development and manufacturing of that plant, which is actually Australia’s first wet processing plant for construction and demolition.” Similarly, EDGE Innovate’s contribution to Repurpose It’s picking station, trommel and stacking gear has produced high-quality outcomes, as Territory Sales Manager Tom Connolly explains. “Equipment that we supply is very supportive of Repurpose It’s efforts to divert materials away from landfill,” he says. “Through supplying the company’s picking station, we aid their efforts to differentiate materials which may be contaminated. That is one of the core qualities of our services for Repurpose It – enabling them to separate waste materials from quality commodities.” The consistent supply of products and maintenance has supported Repurpose It’s processes, much like reclaimer provider McCloskey International has done. Supplying through distribution, McCloskey International has delivered material processing equipment, from screening and crushing through to wet processing products. Ben Frettsome, Product Line

Director for McCloskey International, says the products provided aid the entire recovery and processing practice. “We offer a mixture of screens, crushers, trommels, shredders and wash systems for the Australian waste sector,” he says. “Support for the local waste industry is provided through our national distributors, where companies such as Repurpose It can reap the full benefits of our technology.” When it comes to crushing, Repurpose It relies on Powerscreen products. Powerscreen is a manufacturer of crushers, screeners, and conveyors for the aggregates and recycling industries. Joe Cassidy, International Sales Manager for Powerscreen, says that the supply of screeners for Repurpose It contractors has contributed to the company’s maintained success in material recovery. “The versatility that our products show to customers such as Repurpose It is a major benefit of Powerscreen products,” Joe says. “By being able to apply our machines to different applications, Repurpose It has produced high quality products.” For stockpiling and feeding materials into the plants picking station, Repurpose It uses Telestack’s technology to improve the efficiency of its diverting operation. Philip Waddell, International Sales Manager of Telestack, says Repurpose It’s continued use of its equipment is a reflection of its sustained product quality. “We have over 35 years of experience across a broad range of sectors that include quarrying and aggregate, mining, recycling and ports and terminals amongst many others, and we believe in continually applying our learnings as we grow,” Philip says.

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“In addition, they are supported locally in all aspects of after markets including installation, maintenance, part sales and field support.” The removal of contaminated materials at the Repurpose It plants is one of the major functions of the facility. Repurpose It also employs the services of Terex Finlay for crushing and screening equipment. By offering a normal and topside reclaimer to the site, Terex Finlay aid in optimising the efficiency of the Repurpose It recovery procedure. The company’s range of products has provided the waste sector with longevity and quality, as Sales Director Joe Donelly explains. “Our range of crushing equipment is engineered to provide versatile solutions in a range of recycling applications including asphalt, concrete, construction and demolition waste,” he says. “Our range of screeners provide an efficient solution for the separation and

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sizing of mixed recycled raw materials in secondary aggregates or sands. Joe adds that by recycling materials and converting them into new saleable products, it can help conserve important raw materials for the future. Closing the loop Solutions from Northern Ireland have helped Repurpose It to become Victoria’s largest construction and demolition material processor. Not only has the quality of Northern Ireland products accelerated Repurpose It’s development into broader waste markets, but its variety. “All those organisations are intertwined into our organisation due to their high quality and robust equipment. That’s also why we will be using their equipment for years to come,” John says. “We have gear worth between $150,000 to $1 million, so we have got the full range of products from those

businesses. That really speaks to the level of quality and that’s why we chose Northern Ireland products.” As part of this year’s AWRE official seminar program, on 26 August, Repurpose It and Invest Northern Ireland will host an open panel discussion on using cuttingedge technology to create high-value resources from waste. The AWRE free-to-attend seminar program tackles the industry’s most challenging and compelling issues today, and into the future. Invest NI is Northern Ireland’s regional business development agency. It helps businesses to compete internationally and can connect Australian recycling companies with Northern Ireland materials handling solutions. For more information, visit www.investni.com/invest-in-northernireland/materials-handling

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Saving 26 million tyres from landfill FOR THE PAST DECADE AND A HALF, TYRE CRUMB HAS BEEN USING THE SAME SYSTEM TO REPURPOSE USED TYRES. IT EXPLAINS WHY THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN SO SUCCESSFUL.

rocessing more than 28 million tyres over the past 16 years has resulted in tyre recycling specialist Tyre Crumb saving environmentally hazardous material from landfill, and repurposing them for use in roads and sports fields.

In order to make sure the best product is produced, it is important to make sure the equipment doing the sorting is up to scratch and robust enough to keep up with the demanding throughput. Steve Matousis is the Managing Tyre Crumb aim to divert a portion of the 42 million used tyres produced annually.

Director of the family-owned business, based in Broadmeadows, Victoria. Before starting Tyre Crumb, Steve did his research on what equipment was needed to run the plant successfully. “We spent a few years researching the industry and we felt that there was a need for a tyre recycler in the area,” Steve says. “We travelled to Europe and America looking at different plants. We felt confident with the Eldan line. It was proven technology, which gave us comfort.” Steve is referring to Eldan’s E4000 tyre shredding line, which Tyre Crumb has used since the company’s inception. It is a complete line, which means from start to finish it carries out all the functions necessary, from the processing, the shredding, the granulation of the product through to the separation of the rubber, steel, and fibre. Tyre Crumb was one of the first companies to separate all three components of a tyre at once. A person first loads the tyres into the line’s feeder system. It then goes into the first primary shred. That shred cuts it down to size before going into another conveyor and fed into a rasper. It then reduces the rubber to about 20- or 15-millimetre pieces depending on what the customer wants. At this stage the machine separates the steel from the rubber utilising a suction system, and

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goes into a granulator. There are five magnets in place to make sure all steel is taken out of the rubber. “Because we sell some of the rubber to the sports industry, we don’t want any steel in it,” Steve says. “Once that is done, it will be shredded down from six to four millimetres. It is all automated and goes onto a sorting machine. Once it reaches there, if there are any pieces that are over four

The E4000 system can process about 150 tyres an hour.

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millimetres, they will go back to the start, and it will begin again until they are the right size.” Using the system, Tyre Crumb can process about 150 tyres an hour. It takes between three to four people to run the Eldan E4000. Steve sees it as an efficient way to get the repurposed tyres into a form that can be sold on. He is impressed with a lot of the features, especially when it comes to the safety of staff. “The line more or less talks to itself,” he says. “This means if there is an overload, the feed slows down until the load is lighter. It has an internal temperature probe and spark warning system. If there are any spot fires, it puts them out as well. This happens because sometimes, as you are separating the steel from the rubber, there are sparks that can set it alight, which is why it has an internal temperature probe and a spray of water. The beauty of the equipment is also that there are safety markers. If it goes above 80˚C, the alarm will sound before it goes any higher. It has many safety measures in place.” Currently, there is no shortage of supply, as Australia produces approximately 42 million used tyres annually. Once they have been processed, they then start their secondary life, which can be in a variety of different industries. “The sports industry uses the rubber on their artificial pitches,” Steve says. “We supply the size they want – it might be three or four millimetres or even powder form. It goes into sports fields and is used in situ, which means it is laid down and mixed with glue to lay it underneath the synthetic grass. Others like to use it as infill in the synthetic grass. We also sell to the playground industry as well where it is laid in situ. “For roading, there is a process where you bring the size down to

what we call a 30 mesh, which is a nominal size of 0.6 millimetres that is a powder form. That is what we sell to the bitumen industry, usually over a six-month period. This is because they require the summer period to spray fill the road in the cracks. It helps reduce the glare. There are a lot of benefits to it.” Steve says Tyre Crumb sees its relationship with Eldan as more of a partnership than one of client/ customer. This is reinforced when he talks of the collaboration between the companies over the cracker mill, which is used to reduce the rubber to powder form. It works via two big rollers that grind together, tear the rubber and grinds a four-metre to 10 millimetre piece of rubber down to powder. “We taught them how to run the cracker system,” Steve says. “They flew us to Denmark and Germany – Tyre Crumb’s operations manager and myself – for a 10-day visit to show them how to put a cracker mill together and fine tune it. Now they can sell a complete line with a cracker mill.” Is the Eldan E4000 system one hard to operate? Not really, says Steve, although it does take some time to get somebody up to scratch. “The equipment is easy to operate once you get used to it,” he says. “You learn as you go. If we need a new person to learn the system, we always use a supervisor and bring another guy in and get him to run it during the day shift. It’ll take us a good three months to teach them properly. “If there are any issues, it’s an easy email or a phone call and Eldan get back to us. There is a time difference, but they are very supportive, and they are always looking at ways to improve the system as well.” For more information, visit www.eldan-recycling.com/en

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WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ACTION – TYRE RECYCLING

Tyrecycle aims to strengthen recycling markets nationally.

Tyrecycle eyes expansion WITH A STRONG GLOBAL MARKET FORECAST FOR TYRE-DERIVED FUEL, AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST TYRE RECYCLER, TYRECYCLE, IS SET TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS ACROSS AUSTRALIA, WITH A COMMITMENT TO INVESTMENT IN NEW PLANTS AND TECHNOLOGY.

he recently released Tyre Derived Fuel (TDF) Market– Global Industry Analysis (2017 – 2020), Growth Trends and Market Forecast (2021 – 2025) highlights the shift to TDF is already increasing at speed with cement and paper and pulp industries taking the lead. The research report estimates the global TDF market will reach a valuation of US$430.3 million (about AUD$573 million) by the end of 2025. Jim Fairweather, CEO of Tyrecycle, says that while the global market forecast is encouraging, Australia’s tyre recycling industry needs to embrace innovation and raise awareness if it is to expand into a globally

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sustainable business. “The global research report solidifies the need to build confidence in the sector with a genuine commitment to embracing new opportunities,” he says. As end-use industries regain momentum in the post-COVID-19 economy, analysts anticipate that will further stoke the usage of TDF, often used as a supplemental fuel at cement and paper and pulp facilities, providing improved boiler efficiency, a reduction in carbon emissions, and lower fuel costs. “It’s the kind of projections the sector needs to back itself. At Tyrecycle, we are gearing up for significant expansion in our production capacity and capability

for TDF,” Jim says. Tyrecycle is investing more than $50 million to expand its operations across Australia to cater to growing national and international demand. The company has a new plant that opened at Erskine Park in Sydney in July, with a second new plant scheduled to commence building in WA in the coming months. It is also bolstering its South Australian, Victorian and Queensland operations, further strengthening the company’s capabilities across its national footprint, ahead of the Federal Government’s ban on the export of whole-baled tyres set to take effect in December this year. “It is a transformative change that

offers the tyre recycling sector a significant opportunity to raise the stakes in achieving better and more sustainable environmental outcomes,” Jim says. He acknowledged that the industry needs to appropriately capitalise the market, that consumers need to understand that there is a cost to recycling properly, and that the consumer will bear that cost so retailers can do the right thing by the environment. “However, while regulation will go some way towards addressing the important role that waste tyres can play in helping to progress a circular economy, further incentives for tyre recyclers to invest in higher end product development will also be important,” Jim says. “We also need to support those retailers who are doing the right thing in ensuring tyres are appropriately recycled, by educating consumers in understanding there is a cost to recycling in a way that supports good social and environmental outcomes.” In Australia each year, approximately 465 kilotons of tyres reach their end-of-life. Tyrecycle, having been in the market for close to 30 years, collects about 40 per cent of the total and about 55 per cent of the retail market for processing and remanufacturing of those waste tyres. “That paints a clear picture of just how much more work there is to be done in further highlighting the potential of the industry,” said Jim. The National Circular Economy Roadmap highlights that Australia currently lacks the necessary market demand for recycled products. “Expanding meaningful partnerships, both locally and globally, will be key to supporting competitiveness and scale for Australian manufacturers, as we seek to progress improved access to export markets and supply chains,” Jim says. “We all need to be smarter about how we use the Earth’s limited resources and that requires government, industry and consumers to accept responsibility for the role they each have to play in driving sustainable change.” Tyrecycle hope creating partnerships internationally will aid Australian markets.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ACTION – ORGANICS

The Van Schaik Process MATT VAN SCHAIK OF VAN SCHAIK’S BIO GRO TALKS TO WASTE MANAGEMENT REVIEW ABOUT THE GROWING IMPORTANCE OF PRIORITISING COMPOSTING AND THE USE OF ORGANIC MATERIALS FOR SUSTAINABILITY.

ounded more than four decades ago, Bio Gro is a family-owned business that supplies growing substrates, soil conditioners, mulching mediums and more to the horticulture and services management industries. Hans Van Schaik and his wife Marjan founded the company by following Han’s deep interest in organic substrates and their utilisation. After seeing that materials such as barks and other forestry residues had been regularly sent to landfill as a result of the forestry industry in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Hans concluded that the material instead could form part of a soil product for the commercial waste industry. Hans then began recovering these unwanted resource streams and eventually purchased Bio Gro’s commercial site in Mount Gambier 21 years later, where the first packaging plant for the company was established. Grandson and Bio Gro Business Developer Manager Matt Van Schaik says Bio Gro has now expanded its operations, including a new green waste transfer station in Dandenong, Victoria. “Our customers in South Australia and Victoria love that we are a

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family-run business that can recover organics, develop quality products, supply that product, deliver that product and offer an excellent service,” he says. Its flagship product is potting mix, of which Bio Gro supplies a lot of to commercial nurseries throughout Victoria and South Australia. Its potting mix is used for various plants, from seedlings to larger trees,

and everything in between. Bio Gro also focuses on a circular process for the manufacturing of soil and mulch products. “So, we take in green waste receivables from local councils, preprocess and then we bring back to SA to turn into compost and other various products,” Matt says. “We pride ourselves on being industry leaders in the process

Bio Gro remains a family-run business, operating throughout South Australia and Victoria.

of composting and mulching and delivering quality end products for many consumers. We also love being able to deliver these products to our customers with our own truck fleet along with the help of subcontractors. “We would like to think that we are one of the many pioneers within the Australian waste industry. Particularly around taking in green waste receivables or organics and developing that waste into products for our customers,” he says. Matt adds that Bio Gro has developed a network of toll manufactured packaged products, now supplying some of Australia’s major hardware and gardening stores. “We are a toll manufacturer for bags as well in some of Australia’s

largest stores. Annually we produce between five to six million bags of organic mulch, compost or potting mix for those clients,” he says. At the heart of Bio Gro’s operations is its commitment to sustainability. As such, the company will begin processing food organics and garden organics into mulch and potting mix. Its facilities receive and process more than 300,000 tonnes of organic material across South Australia and Victoria. As such, setting sustainability standards is nothing new for Bio Gro, as Matt explains. “For our business, it was more of a natural progression to take on FOGO, as we have vast experience in dealing with organic waste across both states,” he says. “We are in the right position

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WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ACTION – WET RECYCLING

Can contaminated PE agricultural film be recycled into pellets? THE EREMA RECYCLING SYSTEM INCREASES DRYING PERFORMANCE FOR WET WASTE. WMR DISCOVERS HOW IT HELPS MAKE QUALITY PALLETS FROM RECYCLED AGRICULTURAL FILM.

mbigroup Reciclagem S.A. is a recycler of agricultural film, using agricultural irrigation tubing and other post-consumer waste in Portugal. The input materials are naturally moist and contaminated – a challenge that the EREMA Recycling system masters in style. The TVE machine is a key quality element for the company in fulfilling the requirements of its customers in the film and tube industry. The Double Disc, Air Flush Module and Laserfilter are useful features, so tasks can be handled effectively. “Take a look at these stubborn contaminants, they are typical for our material,” says Ana Margarida Ribeiro, General Manager at Ambigroup Reciclagem in Chamusca. Ana points to used Low-Density PolyEthylene (LDPE) films, which come from farms throughout Portugal and are reprocessed by the recycling specialists to make valuable recyclate – a mixture of sand, soil, grass and straw that stick to the films. “The Sorema washing plant removes most of these contaminants from the plastic. Any remaining contaminants are then removed reliably by the EREMA Laserfilter in the extrusion processes,” Ana says. “It is extremely important for

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us that the filter also removes aluminium contaminants very effectively.” Mastering moisture However, the input material the EREMA machine has to deal with is not only contaminated, it is also wet. When the washed film flakes are lying on the conveyor belt of the recycling machine, the residual moisture is still up to 12 per cent. “Thanks to the EREMA system we can achieve very good and stable pellet quality, despite the high degree of moisture, which also tends to fluctuate considerably,” Ana says. This is made possible by the The EREMA 1514 TVE at Ambigroup Reciclagem in Chamusca, Portugal.

cutter-compactor, which prepares the material for extrusion. In addition to the normal predrying function, which every EREMA machine handles as standard in the cutter/ compactor, it is also equipped with the aforementioned Double-Disc and Air-Flush modules. These increase drying performance, capacity and plant service life, plus they reduce energy consumption as a whole. “Energy prices in Portugal have risen rapidly in recent years. It is good to know, that with the EREMA machine we have an energy-efficient solution with which we can save considerable costs,” Ana says.

Resource efficiency counts The economic use of resources at Ambigroup Reciclagem, however, is not just confined to energy. It is a general credo at the company. The water required by the company, for example, is also used in a closed-cycle system to save resources. “On the whole, our recycling operations are organised in such a way that we can carry out the required process steps with relatively little space and labour,” Ana says. During a normal shift, the EREMA machine is working without any operators for the majority of the time. “It is easy to use and process the washed flakes, feeding fully automatically out of the silo. The system’s high degree of automation helps us to keep the costs down,” Ana says.

Quality is the key Besides the focus on post-consumer films and used LDPE irrigation tubes, Ambigroup Reciclagem in Chamusca also uses the EREMA machine to process HDPE crates and containers. “The properties of the recycled pellets are very good and we achieve consistent values. This stability is important for our customers, because they also need a consistently high quality for their products,” Ana says. The strict quality philosophy of the recycler is supported by a inhouse laboratory, which continuously analyses the recyclate produced, ensuring it has the required properties. Customers are primarily producers who use the recycled pellets to make high-quality films or conduits for the electrical and construction industry.

Opportunity for Australia to efficiently recycle Agricultural PE film Australia has a large and thriving agricultural industry. There are many untapped opportunities to recycle the discarded agricultural and hay-bale PE film after each season. Traditional and simple recycling processes prohibit effective processing of this material, due to the high level of abrasive and organic contamination. This means there is an untapped opportunity for plastics film recycling. EREMA offers part of the solution to turn this material into good quality pellets in an economical way. For more information, contact Erema’s Australian representative Cemac technologies at www.cemactech.com

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WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ACTION – ALLU DS3/17 BUCKET

Re-purposing the waste sector RE-PROCESSING AND RE-PURPOSING ARE ESSENTIAL ASPECTS FOR MANY WASTE BUSINESSES, PARTICULARLY IN THE CIVIL EARTHMOVING SECTOR. QUEENSLAND ROCK BREAKERS’ CRAIG EINAM EXPLAINS.

eparating a quality product from a waste material is at the core of many civil construction and infrastructure services. For the waste sector, the sorting and screening of bulk waste material from earth works can be a difficult and cost consuming process. As Queensland Rock Breakers’ Sales Area Manager Craig Einam explains, the ALLU DS3/17 bucket is ideal for a multitude of both civil construction and waste recovery applications. “The ALLU bucket is perfect for sorting and processing material,” Craig says. “We have seen end product volume increases of up to 70 per cent for reusable material, while reducing tip waste down to only 30 per cent on selected applications.” “If you are working in any application with dirt or soil, this is the attachment that’s required to deliver profits and efficiency to any project. At nearly every waste or construction site there will be debris such as rocks or rubbish and even commercial contaminants. “With the ALLU, the material is processed through the bucket and the end product is returned with a high percentage of guaranteed size. This end product is reusable.” Removing the need to move material off site for a construction or waste project is a major benefit of the ALLU bucket. Importantly, a range of different materials can be processed with the

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bucket. Current applications include construction waste, composts, glass, soil, manure, and even high moisture material. Craig added that the bucket can be purpose built, depending on the industry and type of application. “We can configure the bucket to suit not only the application and feed material but also the size of the end product required, and the ALLU does this with our self-cleaning floating blade arrangement. There aren’t many buckets that are that flexible,” he says. For the waste industry, the attachment has already been deployed to assist in the collection and disposal of kerbside waste. With the attachment’s ability to reduce the bulkiness of the

product, household waste can be further compressed for disposal. The ALLU DS3/17 bucket takes the headache out of sorting through re-usable material, not only saving operators in terms of costs, but more importantly, time. Operators such as Dave Kerrison understand the importance of saving time, for his civil construction and infrastructure services. “Every project is time critical, so the bucket is great for reducing both costs and the time that you need to spend on one project,” Dave says. With his services spanning from Southeast Queensland to Northern New South Wales, Dave has seen exemplary results when using the ALLU DS3/17

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“We have had projects where we did not have to import any material at all, as we could repurpose topsoil from the same site. “With the rest of the material we were able to send it to a recycling yard where it could once again be re-purposed.” In terms of wear and tear, Dave says he is yet to replace a single component from the ALLU DS3/17 bucket. His previously owned machines have also been major beneficiaries of the product. “In terms of the machine there is less pressure and vibration as the material can be easily processed through the bucket without having to shake the machine as much,” Dave says. “With less wear and tear on pins and components, we have seen little change in the performance of the product or our machines over the four years we have owned the bucket.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ACTION – SHREDDERS

Supplying Australia’s recycling industry APPLIED MACHINERY’S RECYCLING DIVISION CONTINUES TO SERVICE THE WASTE INDUSTRY. AS SALES MANAGER PETER KOUEIK SAYS, THE DEPARTMENT IS SET FOR EXPONENTIAL GROWTH TO MATCH INCREASING DEMAND.

s an industry leader in supply and service of recycling machinery, Applied Machinery is committed to the continued development of the company’s recycling branch. In partnership with global brand Genox, Applied Machinery’s recycling department is focused on providing the right products for a wide range of applications. Genox are a leading manufacturer of specialist industry equipment for the Australian and international waste markets. Sales Manager Peter Koueik says the department’s level of growth in recent years is a reflection of the everApplied Machinery’s recycling division is focused on supplying the waste sector.

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expanding waste industry. “In general, recycling has grown considerably. In total, over the past three years we have seen close to a doubling in turnover for sales of our products,” he says. “Within the sheet metal and plastics division, both departments have grown.” Applied Machinery’s recycling division already consists of an expansive portfolio, covering products from size reduction and washing, to pelletising and conversion technologies. Supplying clients with the correct customised equipment for their given project is something that Peter says is a key aspect of the company’s experience for customers.

“The customer-focused approach to our services has held us in great stead within the industry. We aim to make sure that the customer is going to succeed with the chosen project or market,” he says. “Even if the project does not materialise, we aim to be there at every step to help customers develop clear expectations of the process and market. And of course, we can tailor machines to specific environments and factory spaces, depending on the client.” With more companies within the waste industry hoping to contribute to a circular economy for its products, Applied Machinery has seen demand for plastics recovery and recycling products increase. “I believe the growth of the industry started with the success of the circular economy in Europe and overseas. This resulted in a greater push for recycling within Australia’s waste industry,” Peter says. “Current restrictions on the exportation of waste have meant that more producers need to find alternative forms of treating waste, particularly in regard to recycling waste that they produce themselves. “This material will need to be treated locally as a result. That is where we at Applied Machinery supply all the essential products for a range of organisations throughout the

waste industry.” Applied Machinery’s sales and technical team also act to ensure the sustained performance of machinery, with supply specialist service, installation and training available for a variety of products. Additionally, the company’s engineers are trained in aspects such as mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic service and repairs. Growing with the waste industry has been one of the core strengths of Applied Machinery’s recycling department. However, there are hopes that expanding the departments product portfolio will also help to support the expanding recycling sector. Applied Machinery is hoping to expand its portfolio awareness to ensure the market understands the breadth of machines on offer from Genox – including car and tyre recycling plants, complete e-waste processing systems

Applied Machinery’s shredders form part of its quality Genox range.

and large format vertical shredders for the most demanding of C&D waste applications. “Due to the increased volume of orders, we can hire more technicians for our recycling division, as well as more complex machines within the department,” Steve says.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ACTION – WASTE FROM ENERGY

Refining energy from waste ENERGY FROM WASTE IS A CONTINUALLY EVOLVING SPACE WITHIN THE WASTE INDUSTRY. AS REMONDIS’ ALEX HATHERLY TELLS WASTE MANAGEMENT REVIEW, DEVELOPING MULTI-FACETED WASTE MANAGEMENT PRECINCTS, OFTEN ENABLED BY EFW FACILITIES, WILL HELP AUSTRALIA CATCH UP WITH ITS INTERNATIONAL PEERS.

ith more than 40 years of experience within Australia’s waste industry, REMONDIS has influenced and witnessed many changes within the sector. Alex Hatherly, Chief Technical Officer of REMONDIS Australia, explains that from humble beginnings, the company is now at the forefront of waste technology. “REMONDIS, like most of the waste industry, started as a trucks and bins business, but for a while now our plan has been to push the business into infrastructure, recycling and resource recovery, and play a key role in the circular economy,” Alex says. He adds that the need for rapid change within the industry was one of the leading factors in the creation of his role at REMONDIS. As the company’s Chief Technical Officer, Hatherly is overseeing the development of multiple waste management precincts in Australia, with a goal of maximising recycling and finding innovative solutions to divert waste from landfill. REMONDIS says it’s inevitable that Energy from Waste technology will be embraced in Australia as part of a precinct-based approach, in line with world’s best practice across Europe, the United States, and Asia.

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REMONDIS Chief Technical Officer Alex Hatherly.

“The need to get away from landfills and find different ways of diverting waste has grown exponentially, so my role was created specifically for that purpose,” Alex says. The desire to divert waste from landfill has resulted in the local implementation of REMONDIS’s proven global technology suite but compared to international operations Australia is still well behind. While markets and waste industries have taken a leap in terms of Energy from Waste technology overseas, an inconsistent legislative approach and lack of longer-term planning across Australia has seen local opportunities missed. “If you look overseas, you’ll see that most of Europe has had partial bans on landfill for 20 to 30 years,” Alex says. “Australia has a lot of land space so

in terms of landfill diversion we are behind. REMONDIS sees this as a great opportunity. We can take bigger steps in terms of recycling and energy capture, and we can make that happen by continuing to bring new technology to Australia. “We have a history of introducing technology into the Australian waste industry. In fact, we introduced the first contract for the wheelie bin in the 1980s.” REMONDIS has also paved the way for the development of waste technology for organic waste, with the company introducing Australia’s first in-vessel composting structure in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. “This is not brand-new technology to the world. One of the good things about Australia being a few steps behind Europe in the waste industry is that we have the chance to step in with proven technology, which is new to the local market,” Alex says. “We don’t have to go through the growing pains in developing the technology like European nations have had to. The technology is there waiting to be implemented.” “Through running the largest recycling precinct in Europe (Lippe Plant in Lünen, Germany), we have been able to combine different

technologies to work in harmony,” he says. “Energy from Waste, for example, creates electricity and also excess heat. That heat can be used in an organic’s facility. The electricity that is generated can also be used in a plastics recycling facility. Those types of activities can feed each other, which is a major benefit that we have seen from the precinctbased approach.” Alex says a lack of education and context around the functionality of such facilities is a major factor in the slow take-up of Energy from Waste within Australia, compared to European waste industries. He adds that Energy from Waste facilities have been operating safely in major cities around the world for many years, including Paris, London, Copenhagen, Cologne, Zurich, Vienna, Palm Beach and Singapore. “We need to ensure that the community understands that this technology is safe, what the technology actually is, and what the benefits will really be,” he says. The effectiveness of the technology and precinct approach in reducing levels of landfill is also a benefit. Australia’s National Waste Report 2020 stated that an estimated 74.1 million tonnes of waste were generated in 2018-19, with 14.3 million tonnes consisting of organic waste. Increasing levels of waste production

has meant greater pressure on landfill, meaning the demand for alternative forms of waste removal such as Energy from Waste is rising. “Eventually, we have to move away from landfills, and everybody knows that,” Alex says. “We can do this by educating the community, but more importantly, creating a level of trust within the community. “Energy from Waste can divert 95 per cent of waste from landfill. We are developing technology to reduce that 4 or 5 per cent that is still going to landfill.” Planning has already begun for a new REMONDIS precinct near Newcastle, north of Sydney. A $20 million investment has been committed towards the project. Energy from Waste would be a linchpin of REMONDIS’s proposed $700 million waste management precinct that would be situated in Swanbank, Queensland. As Alex explains, Energy from Waste is an answer for sustainable waste management, but it is not the one and only solution. “Energy from Waste is not the endgame, it is a step in the process that gets us from a landfill-reliant society to a fully recycling-based society,” he says. For more information, visit www.remondis-australia.com.au REMONDIS aims to use existing technology to improve Energy from Waste.

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SHOWCASE

WMR Waste Management Contractor Showcase INTRODUCING A COMPREHENSIVE NEW RESOURCE TOOL FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACTORS.

elcome to Waste Management Review’s inaugural Waste Management Contractors Showcase, which has been put together as a resource for asset managers, facility owners and governments to easily find service providers for specific waste management activities across Australia. Whether you are looking for a transport, kerbside collection or materials handling service, you will find an array of companies that not

only provide these services but can meet your ongoing needs. With waste generation rising and export bans progressively coming into effect, Waste Management Review is committed to connecting industry, and this is needed more than ever as consumers and communities look for better and more sustainable ways of removing or repurposing waste. The Waste Management Contractor Showcase will be a go-to-list for finding contractors, big or small,

that are playing a part in Australia’s circular economy transition. While the team at WMR have done its best to include all the companies that service the industry, it takes no responsibility for any omissions. The data has been collected through a variety of measures including mailouts, website survey collection points and emails to comprehensive databases, as well as organically from companies themselves. This collection of data will be published online at a future date.

Want your business or service to be listed in the 2022 Contractors Showcase edition? Send your details to WMR Business Development Manager Chelsea Daniel-Young at chelsea.daniel@primecreative.com.au

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SHOWCASE

REMONDIS Australia A

s one of the world’s largest privately run recycling, service, and water companies with business locations in over 30 countries across four continents, REMONDIS has the scale to make a difference. A family-run company founded in 1934, REMONDIS employs more than 36,000 people and processes around 30 million tonnes of recyclable materials each year, benefitting 30 million people worldwide. REMONDIS launched in Australia in 1982 and has since grown and diversified to become one of the leading waste and recycling companies in the country. Acclaimed for its focus on customer support and service excellence, REMONDIS works collaboratively with over 15,000 businesses across Australia. It helps deliver innovative, safe and reliable waste collection, disposal and

recycling solutions for commercial and industrial businesses across all industries and for the municipal sector. REMONDIS is a global leader in waste management, successfully operating an international network of more than 800 sorting, treatment and processing facilities. With teams of experts in facility design, construction and operation in both Australia and Europe, it has the ability to manage and operate customised treatment facilities that will meet the needs of both current and future generations. Its family of brands within Australia includes Eastern Liquid Services, Organic Environmental Solutions, Waste2Water Technologies and Aquasoil Recycling in Victoria, and a share in Environmental Treatment Solutions in New South Wales. REMONDIS Aqua provides REMONDIS maintains its strong relationship with the waste sector.

wastewater treatment solutions for rural and remote sites such as mines, construction camps, holiday parks, islands or for disaster relief operations, where connection is limited. For solid waste, Red Earth Industrial Services is a unique solution for the remote towns of Weipa, Napranum and Mapoon, formed in joint venture with members of the local indigenous community to operate the municipal waste collection of the regions 3,500 people. For it’s large-scale customers, REMONDIS’ Integrated and Managed Services (IMS) division is Australia’s largest environmental managed services provider. It delivers the comprehensive management of waste, recycling, water treatment, site remediation and ancillary management services tailored to the specific needs of our customers, working in partnership with our peers in the waste industry to curate solutions for large-scale customers with complex needs. The IMS approach is independent and impartial – with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and financial management. By sharing their knowledge from across all their divisions, REMONDIS believe it can work together to bring the vision of sustainable Australia, a future in which waste is a valued resource – closer to reality. Contact

Customer service & sales 13 73 73 REMONDIS IMS 1300 660 453 W www.remondis-australia.com.au

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SHOWCASE

Veolia

Veolia is building on its 40 years’ experience in the waste sector.

s natural resources become scarcer, and we face growing challenges of urbanisation, consumerism and climate change, we need innovative models that support growth and sustainability. Veolia call this Ecological Transformation, which is its purpose to enable society to thrive while protecting and preserving the planet, natural resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Today, water, waste and energy can all be recovered. Veolia’s solutions ensure our precious resources are kept in use for as long as possible. Veolia is the leader in resource recovery, with almost 40 years’ experience in waste management in Australia. Veolia provides sustainable waste management solutions for commercial and municipal customers,

by developing custom waste treatment and recovery plans for their waste streams. Today, many businesses want to reduce their waste management costs, while making the commitment to environmental sustainability. To achieve this, they need a partner who can provide innovative, efficient, environmentally friendly waste recovery solutions – with the expertise to ensure minimal impact on every day operations. Veolia can partner with you to understand your challenges and waste needs and propose tailored solutions that efficiently collect, process and recycle your waste. Veolia’s focus is to realise opportunities to turn waste into a resource by maximising recycling and minimising the need to landfill.

This is achieved by providing customers with: recycling solutions; the recovery of Energy from Waste; solid waste collection; liquid and hazardous waste collection and treatment; medical waste collection and treatment; waste assessments and reporting, and educational material. Veolia has local and widespread experience across a diverse number of industries. Veolia is backed by a global organisation that connects it to innovative, best-practice technologies and project expertise. For more information on Veolia’s Purpose of Ecological Transformation visit veolia.com/anz Contact

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EVENTS

Waste Strategy Summit 2021 FUTURE PROOFING AUSTRALIA’S WASTE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY THROUGH INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION.

ue to the evolving situation in relation to the recent COVID-19 outbreak and health advice, Quest Events has made the decision to postpone the Waste Strategy Summit 2021 initially scheduled for 20-22 July to 19-21 October. Quest Events has moved to assure that the health and safety of attendees, speakers and staff, are of utmost importance. Quest Events will continue to monitor governmental regulations and advice regarding the running of live events accordingly. Waste Strategy Summit provides an annual meeting place where environmental sustainability leaders, policymakers, stakeholders from

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private and public sectors, innovators, entrepreneurs and strategic thinkers come together to exchange ideas, collaborate on new projects and access

the companies, technologies and strategies they need to improve their waste management. The Waste Strategy Summit will return for its fourth year to deliver connections and solutions that will positively impact public and private sector operations, environmental impact and CSR, as well as showing them how to seize the financial potential of waste management, recycling and resource recovery. Over the past four years, the Waste Strategy Summit has been connecting, inspiring and driving positive outcomes for attendees, partners and speakers. Attendees of the 2021 Summit can prepare for the future of waste management in Australia. The Summit will drive collaboration and action at an event with depth and breadth of content and delegates – local councils, government authorities, private enterprise and academics. Attendees can learn from real

case studies from organisations who are leading the way in waste strategy innovation, cost-savings and sustainability. Attendees can also gain insights into the landfill crisis facing Australia and hear how others are reducing upstream waste through sensible material management. This will be done through unlocking the power of big data, blockchain technology and AI to revolutionise waste management and recycling processes. The summit will also take a deep dive into product stewardship and examine the importance of bringing a zero-waste mindset to your organisation.

of the NSW Government; Soko Made, City Government Zero Waste Senior Coordinator, San Francisco Department of Environment; and Julie Morgan, Executive Director of Environment & Sustainability, Transport for NSW. Also speaking at the Summit will be Diarmaid O’Mordha, Group Quality Assurance and Sustainability Manager, Endeavour Drinks; Susan Mizrahi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Australia Post; Guada Lado, Regional Waste Coordinator, Western Sydney Regional

Industry leader line-up Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a arrange of speakers, including The Hon. Matt Kean MP, Minister for Energy and Environment

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NCTCE: From Disruption to Transition THE FOURTH NATIONAL CLEANTECH CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION WILL AIM TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE USE OF CLEANER TECHNOLOGY THROUGHOUT THE WASTE INDUSTRY.

s climate-related disasters increase, and the threat of the global pandemic continues, the need for cleantech awareness and uptake across Australia and the world is becoming more prevalent. The role of Cleantech in economic growth and recovery post-COVID-19, and in the face of climate change, will be the focus of the third National Cleantech Conference & Exhibition (NCTCE) in 2021. This year’s theme: from disruption to transition. As Australia’s only multi-sector Cleantech event, the two-day exhibition is scheduled for November in Brisbane.

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The aim is to provide a national platform for collaboration, learning, networking and doing business between innovators, investors, producers, and commercial end-users of clean technology. The 2021 speaker program will feature Cleantech industry innovators and thought leaders from Europe, America and around Australia. Program highlights include a panel discussion featuring a representative from each Australian state and territory. John O’Brien, Decarbonisation Partner at Deloitte, will facilitated the panel and discuss

the state of Cleantech in Australia. As one of Australia’s preeminent leaders in the emergence of Cleantech, John says while many people understand the company to only embrace renewable energy, all levels of government and large corporate entities are understanding it to be so much more. “For example, the role finance companies will be asked to play – and are already playing – in reducing emissions is ramping up exponentially,” John said. “If you are to invest a dollar or loan a dollar, the question exists around what the emissions associated with that dollar might be. “And while the pressure is on oil, gas, and mining to embrace Cleantech solutions and make the transition to them, consumers are also looking for carbon neutral options on their products every day – from booking flights to buying beer. This is where the opportunity for Cleantech entrepreneurs is so great. John says it is becoming universally understood that the cost of doing nothing about climate change is simply too great for economies the world over – and Cleantech solutions can be

found across all sectors from water, energy, waste, transport, agriculture, manufacturing, and the built environment. He says the economic and financial factors around Cleantech solutions are now driving the uptake as much as environmental factors, which is pleasing to see, but is a steady process. “Cleantech offers solutions to the big climate challenges and consumers are now demanding these solutions. There’s simply no better time to act than now,” John says. It’s a sentiment shared by the CEO of Australian organisation Beyond Zero Emissions, Heidi Lee, who will facilitate a panel discussion on how coal producing regions can transition to green economies, using the Ruhr Valley in Germany as a case study. “One of the biggest opportunities in Australia right now is to capture the rapidly growing market for zero-emissions products,” she says. “Most Australians don’t realise the many positive economic and social benefits the transition to zero emissions will bring for us. Individually, there’ll be household cost savings, and as a society we have some of the best renewable resources in the world, so we’ll be a top-tier choice for global businesses to operate. “Through showcasing zero-emissions solutions in these places, we’re able to promote the benefits and opportunities that exist, shift the public narrative, and make sure that Australia acts now to seize this opportunity.” The focus of the 2021 National Cleantech Conference & Exhibition (NCTCE) aligns strongly with the objectives of the Technology Investment Roadmap released by the Australian Government in 2020, which prioritises low emissions technologies with potential to deliver the strongest economic and emissions reduction outcomes for Australia. To register for the conference, email: cleantech@nectarcc.com.au or phone 1300 878 815.

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Women in Industry WOMEN IN INDUSTRY AMBASSADOR RACHAEL ASHFIELD ON THE FOUNDATION TO HER SUCCESS AND IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING SMALL WINS.

Rachael Ashfield won the Business Development Success of the Year award at last year’s event.

n this month’s column as Women in Industry Ambassador, I wanted to reflect on my secret to success – my team. I truly believe that your success is only as good as the team structure, rapport and networks that you build, all of which lend themselves to the overall success of the company. Hearing that I work for a highly technical automation company that sells complex automation and cloud solutions is not what people expect

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when they meet me at an event and ask what I do. Especially when I begin by explaining that I am in marketing. Eyebrows are quickly raised, and I know everyone wonders how I ended up here. If I think back on my career, I too sometimes ask, “How did I get here?” From the outside, it might seem like a slow rise to such a senior position, but the journey to head of the marketing division at ifm has been so quick in my eyes. My career has seen me travel pathways filled with triumph, hurdles, and yes, at times, disappointment. But throughout it all, I’ve had a supportive team around me. While not everyone may have a ‘dream team’ when starting out, I believe you get out of teamwork what you put in. Whether a man or woman in any role within any industry, if you bring a level of energy and conviction of belief to your career journey, the hard work will pay off and successful results will follow. Even better is when you have worked with a team for a period and have developed great synergies – this builds a solid foundation for success. Together you build excitement, engagement and a dynamic that people want to be a part of. Departments can see the rewards of their participation with you when they see the outcomes of the material you produce because of their

contribution towards the end goal. As long as you are passionate, believe in yourself and strive for your best possible outcomes, you will be assured of career success and job satisfaction. It may not be easy and will possibly be a bumpy road along the way, but remember to celebrate the small victories. It is easy to overlook all these Tickets for the 2021 Women in Industry Awards are now available.

important milestones when you are busy working hard for the career highs. Luckily, Women in Industry is here to help you acknowledge these small wins. We are the supportive team you can count on to be cheering for your success, the network of like-minded women here to help build the excitement and engagement that will see you ooze confidence and work towards those big overarching career highlights. Ultimately the foundation of success of women in any industry is the innate desire to achieve results and strive for success in your chosen field. Being able to participate, network and apply your own understanding of people and what drives them will build a strong supportive team to help both individuals and businesses succeed. One day, your team might even nominate you for a Women in Industry award. Until then – nominate yourself. We’ll be here, ready to support you. C

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE – SWEEPERS

GARWOOD’S 100 PER CENT ELECTRIC COMPACT SWEEPER As the newest sweeper in Garwood International’s Boschung product range, the Urban Sweeper S2.0 sets new standards in the two-cubic-metre class. Distributed exclusively by Garwood International, the sweeper is the first Boschung-engineered sweeper fully powered by onboard batteries and has an eight-hour operating time, which produces zero emissions. The innovatively engineered battery defines a whole new intelligence management system, making the boundaries between work and charging times hard to discern. The unit has articulated steering with oscillating suspension between front and rear frame for safe ascending and descending sidewalks. Additionally, two 20-kilowatt wheel motors can reach top speeds of 45 kilometres per hour. The sweeper has a maximum payload weight of 1200 kilograms, an 800-millimetre suction mouth and sweeping width between 1150 and 2300 millimetres. A walk-through cab for entering on both sides offers maximum operator comfort and security, while the central sweeping control console is easily operated with a single hand. Reverse and suction mouth cameras aid in safe and efficient operation. Electrically driven wheel motors, broom motors and turbine motor require no active cooling, smaller construction,

Garwood’s Urban Sweeper S2.0.

and have the ability to provide dynamic charging while in free spin. With the ability to recharge on car charging stations, and with the Supercharger option, the unit has a charging time of two hours for eight hours work. Available and ready now to demo, enquire today. Contact - Garwood International P +612 9756 3756 W www.garwoodinternational.com.au

ROSMECH C6 SCARAB MISTRAL VACUUM BROOM TRUCK MOUNTED ROSED SWEEPER Engineered to last, “Leave Nothing Behind”. That is how Rosmech’s Scarab Mistral has been designed to deliver unparalleled performance. Rosmech’s C6 Mistral is the sweeper of choice for Australian Municipal and contractors who demand performance. Designed to fit both Hino and Isuzu cab chassis, the incab operator experience exceeds expectations as does the Ergonomics. In 2021, Rosmech’s C6 Mistral now delivers 33 per cent increased suction performance via the Cummins QSB 3.3lt auxiliary engine. This is done at a low operational 1200 to 1700 rpm, delivering lower fuel and service costs. The benefit is reduced noise while delivering more sweeping time via the 1500-litre water tank. Add the large 6.2cm stainless steel hopper and you have the most operator-friendly, truck-mounted road sweeper available. Decades of experience and engineering work has delivered a truly reliable powerful hydraulically driven suction fan. Also, a streamlined suction pathway coupled to robust sweeping components that removes wear and tear, thus reducing maintenance costs.

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Rosmech’s C6 Mistral sweeper.

Key specifications: 6.2 m3 hopper capacity, 1500-litre water tank, 33 per cent increased suction, less operational noise, 4/5 mm stainless hopper – screens and suction fan, Pm 10 Eunited certified. Leave Nothing Behind. Contact - Rosmech

P +61 (8) 8182 7777 E tenders@rosmech.com.au W rosmech.com.au/new-product/truck-mount-sweepers/

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - SWEEPERS

KOR Equipment KOR EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS HAS ANNOUNCED THAT FROM 1 JULY IT WILL BE THE NEW EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR FOR SCHWARZE INDUSTRIES SWEEPER PRODUCTS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND.

OR supplies contractors and municipalities across Australia and New Zealand in the primary locations of Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and Auckland. Schwarze Industries has a long and successful history, having operated in Australia for 26 years and globally for 47 years producing more than 16,000 sweepers. They are renowned for providing an exceptional level of customer support and offer a comprehensive range of sweepers to countries all around the world. Key applications include street curb sweeping, industrial and civil sweeping, asphalt milling clean-up, airport and runway sweeping, parking area cleaning, and stormwater management. KOR will be responsible for supporting the Schwarze products in the areas of new and used sweeper sales, parts, OEM warranty, OEM trained service and reconditioned units. Initially, KOR will begin distributing two of Schwarze’s highly acclaimed, durable sweeper products universally known for their innovative design and performance. The Schwarze Hypervac pure vacuum sweeper takes full vacuum street sweeping to another level with exclusive surface scrubbing technology, while the Schwarze Tempest G6 Regenerative air sweeper is a heavy-duty workhorse, featuring a large sweeping

width and a range of product features. KOR General Manager Sean Roberts says the decision was made easy by Schwarze’s proven, high-quality sweeper products. “Distributing world class products and supporting the sweeping industry were priorities for us at KOR,” Roberts explains. “We have demonstrated that we are perfectly set up to offer a high level of support for the industry. “The prospect of maximising the opportunity in the regenerative sweeping market and introduce a new design pure vacuum sweeper within Australia and New Zealand was a very exciting proposition for KOR.” The appointment of KOR as the exclusive distributor of Schwarze sweepers in Australia and New Zealand is timely as it coincides with the company’s 10-year anniversary. It has been a remarkable journey with KOR achieving market leadership and having a strong and responsible industry voice. Since inception, KOR has successfully grown its national footprint to support contractors and municipalities across Australia and in New Zealand with a range of Cappellotto equipment. This includes a full-service support capability, spare parts centres across Australia, unit availability to support contractor demand, and customer service focus and support that includes fleet optimisation and flexibility.

It is for these reasons, coupled with KOR’s reputation commitment, and unwavering focus on delivering superior results for customers that Schwarze selected KOR as the partner who will further develop and strengthen its position in the Australian market. Together, Schwarze and KOR will make the investment necessary to ensure ongoing business and sales growth. Its aim is to become a formidable force in both the Australian and New Zealand sweeper markets. KOR is very excited to offer everyone the opportunity to secure a Schwarze sweeper as of July 1, and has already commenced taking orders. KOR will continue to provide customers the highest quality service and support to make their operations easier. For more information on Schwarze, contact KOR on 1300 567764, email to info@kor.com.au or visit KOR.COM.AU.

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE – WASTE HANDLING & TRANSPORT

GUARANTEED CUSTOMER VALUE In the harsh and demanding environment of dozing applications, customers require a tractor that can meet daily challenges. The latest generation Cat D8T dozer offers more horsepower, up to 18 per cent better dozing efficiency, and up to 10 per cent fuel savings compared to the previous model. Updated cooling and a new power train, powered by a proven Cat C15 ACERT engine, delivers up to 20 per cent better ambient capability. Productivity is improved too, with the largest blade in the size class to help you move up to 13 per cent more material per pass. A choice of Cat Connect GRADE technology options help you get more work done in less time. Traditional features like elevated sprocket, differential steering, and planetary power shift transmission with high efficiency torque divider, give you the power, durability and reliability you expect from a Cat D8. Updated cab, with an integrated Roll Over Protection Structure offers greater all-around visibility. Improved cab pressurisation helps keep dust out for a cleaner operating environment. Electro-hydraulic controls reduce operator effort, improve

The CAT D8T Dozer combines safety with high-performance capabilities.

precision and response, and enable Cat Connect GRADE technologies. A new Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) places machine data, settings menus, and grade control data more conveniently in front of the operator. Cat Connect GRADE technologies help hit target grades faster and more accurately. Finish jobs in fewer passes, and with less operator effort, saving you time and helping you increase profit. Contact - CAT

P +65 918 270 98 E Ho_Sean@cat.com W https://www.cat.com/en_AU.html

KOMATSU WA200-8 WHEEL LOADER The Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) is an independently managed facility established by the local government councils of the City of Salisbury, City of Playford and Town of Gawler, servicing more than 110,000 households and businesses. Its best practice procedures include the ongoing adoption of new technologies, which add substantially to its overall efficiency. Komatsu’s machinery supplied to NAWMA now includes forklifts, achieving economy of scale and operation by bringing all mechanical operations under one umbrella. Incremental improvements and a policy of adopting fitfor-purpose technology are essential in the development of services for NAWMA’s constituent councils, the Authority’s Processing and Disposal Supervisor Jason Moorhouse says. NAWMA had assigned a Komatsu HB215 hybrid excavator to its Renewable Energy Park site at Uleybury, south of Gawler because of its ability to minimise energy use and optimise its carbon footprint. The hybrid excavator recovers energy from the use of its slew function and uses that stored power to supplement its internal combustion engine. NAWMA estimates fuel and emissions savings at 30 per cent. Jason says NAWMA and Komatsu had recently specified a long-arm, high-dump bucket WA200-8-wheel loader for its

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Komatsu’s WA200-8 wheel loader.

waste processing facility to better comply with work health and safety regulations. The new machine enables waste and recycling material to be more efficiently loaded onto high-sided, walking-floor trucks without the need for ramping to clear the height of the vehicles. The WA200-8 utilises fuel-efficient, low-emission Tier 4 engine technology, which spearheads a replacement plan to progressively upgrade NAWMA’s predominantly Tier 3 fleet. On-site and flexi-hour service have become essential parts of the machine supply proposition to all NAWMA’s operations. Contact - Komatsu

P 1300 566 287 E info@komatsu.com.au W www.komatsu.com.au

WASTE HANDLING & TRANSPORT - PRODUCT SHOWCASE

CJD EQUIPMENT’S VOLVO ECR235E EXCAVATOR Volvo’s ECR235E excavator, available in Australia through CJD Equipment, features an optimised compact design that enables short swing radiuses. This allows operators to manoeuvre in and out of narrow areas simply, increasing uptime and productivity. For more power and enhanced productivity, the machine’s system design – specific to the ECR235E – and durable under carriage ensure significant tractive force when climbing gradients, and travelling over rough or soft terrain. Additionally, the machine’s Stage V engine and enhanced hydraulics system produce smoother operations and increased efficiency. Featuring proven advanced technology, and built on decades of experience, the engine also boasts increased power, while reducing both fuel consumption and emissions. For waste operators, often working in harsh, stop-start environments, the enhanced hydraulics system increases pump power for faster and smoother operations – resulting in quicker cycle times and higher throughput. The excavator’s cab features slim pillars and large glass planes to provide a clear view of job sites, which in turn supports a high degree of workplace safety.

Volvo’s ECR235E excavator aims to maximise operator comfort.

CJD Equipment operates nationwide, with strategically placed branches, dealers and service centres throughout Australia. Contact - CJD Equipment P 08 9478 0000 E marketing@cjd.com.au W www.cjd.com.au

HYVA PRESS REAR LOADERS Hyva’s R-Line Rear Loader comprises of three models, each with different capacity ranges – Mini (8, 10 and 12m3), Medium (14, 16 and 18m3) and Mega (18, 20, 22 and 24m3). Constructed from high tensile and wear resistant steel in abrasive exposed areas, Hyva Rear Loaders are extremely durable with a long operating life. Loading can be done manually, by hydraulic bin lift or by skip lifter. The Hyva Rear Loader can be manually or electrically operated. The Universal Binlifter is capable of handling 120 litre to 1100 litre EN-Standard bins. Benefits of using the Hyva range include Iicreased payload achieved through high compaction force and lightweight body design. Also, longer lifetime from high tensile and wearable steels which deliver structural strength and high durability against corrosion and abrasion. The loaders also feature high collection efficiency from small diameter cylinders which deliver faster operation and double pump for simultaneous operation of packer and bin lifter. Hydraulic cylinders are equipped with hose burst valves and various protection plates covering areas for the operator’s protection. Collecting and compacting waste has never been

The Hyva R-Line Rear Loader provides a range of loading options for operators.

so easy, or so efficient. Designed to keep operational costs to a minimum, the Hyva range of high-compaction waste handling products offers a solution to meet every requirement. Contact - Hyva Pacific

P +61 (0)2 4966 3777 E enquiries@hyva.com.au W https://www.hyva.com/en-au/products-solutions/

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - DUST CONTROL AND WASHING SYSTEMS

APPLIED MACHINERY’S PLASTIC WASHING SYSTEMS Applied Machinery’s plastic washing systems are designed for high performance recovery of rigid or flexible plastics derived from a variety of sources. The modular systems tackle HDPE bottles, PE films, PP woven bags and PET bottles. Depending on the application, the plants may comprise a bale breaker, infeed conveyor belt, pre-shredder for wet or dry size reduction, pre-washer to remove sands and dirt and screw washer. Other features may include a hot washing tank with alkaline (caustic) soda to remove glues and oils, a sink float separation tank to remove non-contaminants and granulator for wet granulation and washing. For high-speed washing or material scrubbing, a horizontal friction washer can be applied. In addition, centrifugal dryers, screw presses, thermal drying systems, zig zag classifiers and bag stations are also plant features. The correct combination, sizing and equipment configuration of the equipment results in a reliable, efficient plastic recycling system producing high-quality materials ideal for sale. Typical designs cover a PE washing system for recycling materials to high purity and low moisture, such as post-

Applied Machinery’s system has the capability to process a range of plastic products.

consumer HDPE bottles (with labels), drums and containers and LDPE and LLDPE products. A PP woven bag recycling line offers a system that minimises the quantities of fines created and keeps material loss to a minimum. The PET bottle washing system recovers labels and caps from soft drinks and water bottles and produces a clean, uniform-sized PET flake with low moisture levels. Contact - Applied Machinery

P 03 9706 8067 E daniel@appliedmachinery.com.au W https://www.appliedmachinery.com.au/

ENVIRONMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS - DCR Dust Collector Rentals (DCR) is an organisation specialising in manufacturing dust collectors, industrial vacuum systems and providing industrial cleaning services. DCR employs highly experienced and professional staff with over 30 years’ experience in odour control and dust extraction projects. With numerous satisfied customers, DCR has established itself as a company reputed for quality and a commitment to providing the highest levels of professionalism, expertise, and sterling customer service. This includes the clean-up and odour control on soil contaminated with mercury, asbestos, lead, and various other PAHs and VOC. The Environment Control System (ECS) is under negative pressure from the 55kW fan at the back of the system. The dirty air is brought into the dust collector via the 132kW fan and the air passes through the 32 spun-bonded, pleated cartridges – any dust is collected in this section of the system. At this point, the 55kW fan located at the end of the ECS system draws the dirty air into the two carbon filters where any odours/PAHs/VOCs are caught up in the two beds of approximately 14cubic metres of granulated activated carbon (per container). The carbon filters are set up as a lead

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Dust Collector Rental’s Environment Control System.

and lag system. The de-odourised air that exits from the carbon filter into the HEPA filter does so under negative and then air passes through the HEPA filter where any stray asbestos fines, silica dust or lead dust are caught. The clean, de-odourised air then exits though the opening on the rear of the HEPA filter and is drawn into the 55kW fan, where it is then pushed out of the fan and up the stack to atmosphere. Through the years, DCR has become a “go to” company for projects and services in the industrial cleaning and remediation sector. Contact - Dust Collector Rentals P 0247 357 112 M 0416098698 E joekeane@dustcollectorrentals.com.au W www.dustcollectorrentals.com.au

LAST WORD

Sustainability in business TELSTRA IS CONTINUING TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES WITHIN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY WITH A FIRM COMMITMENT TO RENEWABLE AND RECYCLING PACKAGING.

elstra has re-affirmed its pledge to sustainable business practices, announcing plans to commit to renewable and recyclable materials for branded packaging before 2022. Head of Environment for Telstra, Tom Penny, explains that the ever-changing landscape of waste maintenance helps to influence the commitment. “The trend for increasingly recyclable materials is growing. We are seeing an increased use of recyclable plastics and paper for product packaging within the industry,” Penny says. Feedback from Telstra customers was also a factor, with many asking for methods for increasing their own recycling production. “The largest impact it has had is customer experience. They want to have convenience for their packaging and a solution for their end-of-life devices,” says Tom. Through recycling used and old

devices, Telstra has developed a ‘re-use’ system, whereby models that have reached their end-of-life are able to have components removed for reinstallation into brand new models. Not only does the re-use method reduce costs for the manufacturer, but also provides a cleaner and more efficient way for customers to discard outdated devices. As Tom explains, the greatest incentive for customers is being able to make a direct impact on their immediate environments. “It’s an important aspect. We can’t just recycle all materials. Some materials need to be re-used to provide

sustainability for production. It has proven to be a significantly valuable alternative,” he says. “It’s a constantly evolving space. As we move to recyclable materials, we will see changes to promote a circular economy.” The re-using of these components is proving to be especially effective, with current devices featuring 95 per cent of recyclable materials and components. Telstra is continuing to promote the circular economy of recyclable materials, with the help of its long-time partner MobileMuster. For more than 22 years, voluntaryfunded MobileMuster has committed to raising awareness and education around recycling. “Last year we recycled around 150,000 devices. MobileMuster is a really critical part of that achievement and through our continued partnership we hope to increase those figures,” Tom says. Telstra is expanding its recyclable packaging strategy.

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LAST WORD

Telstra is working to increase its recycling rate to 85 per cent by 2025.

He adds that government regulation has also played a large part in the growth of recycling and the circular economy. “The national packaging targets are really driving this trend within Australia. Increasing the requirements of compostable and re-usable materials has resulted in a large increase in both the quality and cost-effectiveness of these methods,” he says. The targets outline four major aspects that hope to be met by 2025. It includes 100 per cent of packaging being reusable or recyclable, 70 per cent of plastic packaging recycled, 50 per cent of average recycled content included in packaging, and the phasing out of unnecessary single-use plastics. Telstra has plans to satisfy the targets before the 2025 deadline, with strategies such as the renewable and recycling packaging already making progress.

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“Last year we recycled around 150,000 devices. MobileMuster is a really critical part of that achievement and through our continued partnership we hope to increase those figures.” Tom Penny Head of Environment for Telstra

“We also have a target of increasing our national recycling rate to around 85 per cent by 2025,” Tom explains. “Last year alone we generated around 10,000 tonnes of waste and nearly 4000 tonnes were e-waste. “As we operate on a national scale, it’s essential that targets such as these are consistent throughout our products, especially for aspects like packaging.

“From a re-use perspective, it’s essential that we design a method that is cost effective for everyone, especially for stakeholders.” Telstra is planning for a wider rollout of the sustainable packaging model to include current products. “We will be rolling out the sustainable packaging model to be applied to more products throughout the coming months,” Tom says.

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