Scales and Weighing Equipment for Mechanical Biological Treatment Facilities

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Reducing the amount of organic waste sent to landfills is a major focus of US waste policy. Landfills are a significant source of methane emissions, and diverting biodegradable waste away from them is one of the most effective ways to reduce that impact. Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) facilities were developed to reduce the environmental impact of landfilling residual waste, treating municipal waste through a combination of mechanical sorting and biological processing. Measurement, sampling, and weight recording sit at the heart of any MBT operation.

Monitoring and sorting incoming waste streams, ongoing sampling, and measuring outputs such as compost, digestate, and Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) all depend on accurate, reliable weighing equipment.

Tracking the weight and value of waste has never been more important, and weight data collection is key to operational efficiency. Weighbridge management systems play a central role here, acting as critical control points for vehicles delivering and collecting materials at the site.

Monitoring waste inputs and outputs through a weighbridge system is central to running an efficient MBT operation.

Weight data helps track the source and volume of waste collected, monitor inputs, meet reporting requirements, and manage disposal of any outputs headed to landfill. With gate fees often charged per ton of waste, fast and accurate weighing of incoming trucks is critical to site efficiency.

When close monitoring of incoming waste and outputs matters, our remotely controlled weighbridge traffic application uses photo electric cells and pressure sensors to confirm vehicles are correctly positioned, protecting weighbridge integrity and helping prevent fraud.

From simple touch screen driver operated consoles to automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), our weighbridge systems help keep your site’s throughput and profitability at its peak.

If you’re looking to boost your operation’s efficiency, we can help track inputs and outputs throughout the MBT process, making it easier to record and report data, and even assign value to waste.

Tracking waste streams into your MBT site is simplified with a weighbridge traffic management system, which accurately records weight data for every vehicle entering and leaving the site. Floor or bench scales make it easy to sort waste streams by weight, or track inputs and outputs at any stage of the treatment process. Our weighing solutions also simplify record keeping, integrating with back office systems to accurately capture the data required for reporting.

Our weighing systems integrate seamlessly into your existing operations, making them more efficient while saving time and money.

The EPA regulates landfill methane emissions under the Clean Air Act’s New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for municipal solid waste landfills. In addition, many states, including California, Oregon, Maryland, Vermont, and New Jersey, have introduced their own landfill methane rules and organic waste diversion laws, requiring certain generators to separate and divert organic waste from landfill disposal.

MBT facilities can help waste disposal authorities and municipalities divert biodegradable waste from landfills and meet these state and federal requirements. To do this effectively, MBT operators rely on accurate weighing equipment designed to perform in harsh environments.

Backed by industry standard accreditation and certified traceability information, we make regulatory compliance straightforward. And you don’t need to worry about the impact of downtime, with service plans that guarantee uptime, regular health checks, and maintenance.

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