Action and Reaction

By Daniel P. Duffy, P.E. August 1, 2019   Transfer Station Operations and Equipment Transfer stations are the connection nodes in a system of hauling routes. Like the branches of a tree or its root system, smaller haul lines converge onto sizeable hauling routes...

Upgrading your MRF: What to Consider Before Starting the Process

By Jeff Eriks, Cambridge Companies July 1, 2019   Upgrading your MRF is serious business and requires a lot of planning and thought before beginning the actual upgrade process. The first thing to begin any facility upgrade is a complete evaluation of the need. Why do...

Minimizing Impacts from Transfer Stations and MRF Operations

By Evan Williams, Cambridge Companies May 1, 2019   Transfer Stations and Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) serve needed functions to the greater community. They serve as a means to more efficiently transport Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) for disposal and recover...

Dirty MRFs and Clean Products

By Daniel P. Duffy, MSW Management May 1, 2019   What separates winners from losers in a tight market? Since China declined to take bulk quantities of recyclable materials from the US last year, the recycling market experienced a downturn. Something similar...

Making Sure Your Facility is Properly Equipped for CNG Conversion

By Evan Williams, Cambridge Companies January 31, 2019   Upgrading your facility? For example, some central considerations include safety, code compliance, and cost-effectiveness. When you Convert your fleet to compressed natural gas, it can help reduce fuel costs....