Representative Projects
Butler County has a diverse mixture of communities ranging
from dense suburban sprawl to old industrial and rural farms. In
order to meet the state's recycling mandates, the county
required some innovative programs flexible enough to satisfy its
varied demographics while providing comparable services.
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Cranberry Township is known as one of the fastest growing and
progressive communities in Pennsylvania. The rapid influx of
residents and commercial establishments into the community
over the past decade resulted in a continual increase in waste
generation and a dramatic change in its composition. Greater
pressure to comply with state and county laws along with poor
participation and recycling rates the Township determined it was
time for a an overhaul of its system.
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Single stream recycling is a new concept in many areas of the
United States. Proponents point to its convenience and cost saving
capabilities. Detractors voice concerns over contamination of
recyclable material, especially when combined with a volume based
disposal system. To determine the how well this newly
implemented system was working, Cranberry Township conducted a
physical sort of single stream recycling material from its automated
routes. The sort served a threefold purpose. First, it provided the
Township with accurate documentation of the composition, by weight
and volume, of materials actually collected from its residential
households. Second, it offered a clear picture of the sources and
degree of residual contamination in the Township’s recycling stream.
Lastly, it demonstrated the areas in need of focus for the
Township’s educational efforts Read more
Mississippi Industrial Waste is the largest and oldest
provider of municipal and industrial solid waste services in
the Golden Triangle Region, which includes Columbus,
Starkville, and West Point. The company maintains a
reputation for quality customer service and strives for peak
performance in all aspects of its business. To remain
competitive in a mature market the company sought a catalyst
for increased efficiencies.
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In spite of an increasing demand for services from the
municipalities, growing budgetary constraints forced Lawrence
County to reconsider its original plans to provide a countywide
recycling drop-off collection program. Rather than abandon the
project, the county found a collaborative solution that cut
costs and supported the local economy.
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MDI provides comprehensive waste management, composting and
recycling services throughout New Brunswick and has grown to become
the largest solid waste company in Atlantic Canada. MDI serves New
Brunswick through eight regional offices in Fredericton, Moncton,
Saint John, Campbellton, Bathurst, Tracadie-Sheila, Miramichi and
St. Stephen. A changing regulatory environment within the Province,
with a resulting increase in disposal rates, prompted the company to
look within for cost savings and without for new revenue
opportunities. Read more
The Crawford County Solid Waste Authority has always aimed
to offer a scope of services to address many avenues of
recycling and waste minimization, which would other wise
remain unfulfilled. The Authority recognized that
end-of-life electronics contributes an increasing amount of
volume to the municipal waste stream. Without any formal
structure on the national or state level for collection of
electronic waste, Crawford County determined that a local
solution should be explored.
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Potomac Disposal Inc.,
is a mid-size family owned solid waste and recycling collection
company that provides services in the Greater Washington, D.C.
suburban region. The major source of revenue for the company was
generated from subscription residential and contracts with small
homeowner's associations. However, the company seized two
opportunities to change the course of its business in a short period
of time. Read more
II-VI Incorporated and its divisions and subsidiaries manufacture
products ranging from amber-colored lenses that focus intense laser
light, to radiation detectors for nationwide security and nuclear
medicine, to high power electrical and microwave components. The
company is headquartered in Pennsylvania and maintains manufacturing
facilities, distributors, and agents worldwide. Environmental risk
management is primary objective of the corporation with waste
minimization and regulatory compliance a major focus.
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