Questionnaire for Separation & Processing System Analysis

To determine which Separation or Processing System is most applicable to your operation please give us as much of the the following information that is possible:
What Materials are to be processed at the MRF?
     Fibers: OCC    OMG    ONP    Hi-Grades    Other


How are recyclables delivered to the MRF?
Loose    In Plastic Bags    Gaylord Boxes/Carts    Other


How Mixed are the recyclables when they arrive at the MRF?
Household Fibers & Containers Commingled? Yes    No
Household Fibers & Containers Separated from each other? Yes    No
Are the Household Containers (cans, glass, plastic) commingled? Yes    No
   If not commingled, how much separation is done before receipt at the MRF?
   
Are the Household Fibers mixed? Yes    No
   If not mixed, how much separation is done before receipt at the MRF?
   
How are Commercial Fibers received?
     OCC: Clean   or mixed with:
     High Grade Paper: Clean   or mixed with:
     Other Commercial Fiber:      
If the above is not applicable describe your situation:
How much separation do you want to do at the MRF?
CONTAINERS
   Glass: How many colors?
   Plastic Containers: How many separations?
   Mixed Metal Cans: Separate Aluminum Cans and Ferrous Cans? Yes    No
   Other
FIBERS
   Newspaper (ONP): Upgrade to Number?
   Magazines (OMG): Separate from other fibers? Yes    No
   High Grade Paper: Separate into how many grades?
   Old Corrugated Cartons (OCC): Upgrade on tipping floor? Yes    No
   Other


Preference on how to load the system?
   Push into an in-ground pit
   Feed with a front end loader
   Feed with a hydraulic lifter
   Push into a low profile above ground conveyor


Preferred end product?
  Ferrous Cans: Flattened    Baled    Densified
  Aluminum Cans: Flattened    Baled    Densified
  Plastic Bottles: Perforated    Baled    Granulated
  Glass Bottles: Gravity Break    Crushed    Pulverized
  Mixed Glass: Landfill    Back-fill    Other
  Newspaper: Loose    Baled    Boxed    Other
  Other Fiber products: Baled    Shredded    Other


Target volume per operating shift?
   Total For Household Containers Tons/Shift
         Glass Bottles: % of Containers or Tons/Shift
         Metal Cans: % of Containers or Tons/Shift
         Plastic Bottles: % of Containers or Tons/Shift
         Other: % of Containers or Tons/Shift
   Total For Household Fiber Products Tons/Shift
         Newspaper: % of Household Fibers or Tons/Shift
         Magazines: % of Household Fibers or Tons/Shift
         Other: % of Household Fibers or Tons/Shift
   Total For Commecial Fibers Tons/Shift
         Old Corrugate: % of Commercial Fibers or Tons/Shift
         Hi-grade: % of Commercial Fibers or Tons/Shift
         Other: % of Commercial Fibers or Tons/Shift
        


Any Building restriction?
If existing building, send/fax/email layout of building.
  Building size:
          Width feet, Length feet, Ceiling Height: feet
  Other Building Restrictions
          
New Building will build to suit facility
Can material be stored outside of the building: Yes    No


Any capital spending limits or restrictions or other comments regarding labor versus capital cost?
List any existing recycling equipment that may be used?
Time Schedule for project.?   


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How would you like to be contacted with a proposed layout and budget cost:
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