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            <title><![CDATA[Bellemare makes the business case for electrification in recycling]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[At Groupe Bellemare's Plan 1 facility in Trois-Rivi&egrave;res, Quebec, five mid-size electric machines are hard at work. This is not a pilot project or a test run &mdash; Groupe Bellemare has successfully integrated one of North America's first fleets of mid-size electric construction equipment into its daily operations.
Its equipment lineup includes four 46,297-pound LiuGong 856HE MAX electric wheel loaders and a recently added 58,422-pound 924FE electric excavator &mdash; among the first machines of their kind sold in North America.
For the family-owned company, founded in 1959, the transition spans its abrasives and minerals division and its C&amp;D recycling operations. In these divisions, short travel distances, controlled work cycles, and indoor material handling define the work.
According to Jason Lagac&eacute;, operations manager with Groupe Bellemare, the electric loaders have matched or exceeded the output of comparable diesel machines while delivering responsive hydraulics, strong travel speed, and a quieter operating environment for crews working long shifts.
In Bellemare's abrasives and minerals and C&amp;D recycling division, fulfilling orders and moving material efficiently and consistently over multiple shifts is critical. The company has proven that productivity doesn't slow when switching from diesel to electric. Instead, in the right application, and with support and collaboration from the right dealer and OEM partners, electrification delivers tremendous operational cost savings.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[A&A Recycling boosts timber processing with Ecotec shredder]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:35:21 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[A&amp;A Recycling Services, a U.K.-based specialist in waste wood recycling, processes more than 240,000 tonnes of waste wood annually across its operations, supplying material to the panel board and biomass energy sectors. Recently, it increased processing capacity at its Meriden Quarry operation in Coventry by adding an Ecotec TBG 530T high-speed shredder, distributed by Blue Machinery.
The site operates from a fully concreted yard, with large windrows of material prepared for processing, and handles mixed A- and C-grade waste timber, including lightly contaminated material with no pre-pick carried out.
Rising demand for timber processing
With throughput requirements continuing to increase, A&amp;A Recycling required an additional machine to work alongside an existing CBI 6400 horizontal grinder, enabling an additional 40-60 tonnes per hour to be processed while reducing reliance on the primary shredder.
Following an assessment of the application and site conditions, Blue Machinery proposed the Ecotec TBG 530T fitted with 80-millimetre (3.15-inch) top and bottom screens as a solution that could meet both output and material demands while keeping running costs low.
"The brief was to introduce a machine that could integrate smoothly into an established process and deliver consistent output at a competitive cost per tonne," says Davie Sutherland, technical sales manager at Blue Machinery. "The TBG 530T has proven well-matched to the material at Meriden Quarry, delivering high throughput with low fuel consumption and supporting a strong return on investment."
Engineered for mixed timber streams
Powered by a 493-hp (368-kW) Scania DC13 engine, the track-mounted TBG 530T is designed for medium-scale producers requiring consistent end-product quality. Its open-fronted feeder supports efficient loading, while an electronically controlled feed system &mdash; comprising heavy-duty drag chains and an aggressive feed wheel with lift and downward assist &mdash; provides a steady flow of material through the machine.
At its core is a swinging hammer rotor measuring 1,100 millimetres (43.3 inches) in diameter and 1,490 millimetres (58.7 inches) in width, operating at 1,000 rpm with 30 up-swinging hammers. A choice of hammer designs and interchangeable screens allows the configuration to be tailored to different product requirements. A screen kickback system provides additional protection from unshreddable material entering the chamber, helping to minimize damage and downtime.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[US Composting Council launches surveys to better understand emerging end markets]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/44713/us-composting-council-launches-surveys-to-better-understand-emerging-end-markets</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:13:53 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The US Composting Council (USCC) has launched two national benchmark surveys to better understand current compost trends and future growth patterns. The transportation and landscape/development surveys will study current compost usage and perception in key emerging end markets.&nbsp;
Research is essential to identify future growth patterns in the industry&nbsp;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Republic Services begins construction on Southern California organics processing facility]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:11:08 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Republic Services, Inc. has begun construction at its San Bernardino Sustainability Park, a next-generation organics processing facility designed to significantly expand composting capacity across Southern California, expected to open in late 2026.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New tracked trommel from Vermeer requires only a single operator]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/44585/new-tracked-trommel-from-vermeer-requires-only-a-single-operator</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:12:46 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Vermeer is expanding its trommel screen lineup with the new TR6500TX, a new tracked unit in the company's extensive portfolio. The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum-angle readout, and a full-function remote control to help optimize job site productivity and efficiency. This powerful, versatile solution for material processing operations includes the compost, mulch, and soil industries.
Mobility and performance increase the overall usability of the new tracked unit&nbsp;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[BHS develops waste-to-energy facility at Napa’s existing compost and recycling hub]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/44436/bhs-develops-waste-to-energy-facility-at-napas-existing-compost-and-recycling-hub</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:56:25 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In a unique public-private partnership, Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) is partnering with Napa Recycling and Waste Services (Napa Recycling), and the City of Napa in the development and operation of a dry anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas (AD-RNG) facility at the existing Napa Recycling and Composting Facility.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[California’s largest composter transforms 1.25 million tons of organic waste into usable product]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:20:17 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Agromin has composted 250,000-tons more organic compost in 2025 compared to 2024, bringing its total amount up to 1.25 million tons of organic waste successfully composted and diverted from landfill.&nbsp;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Triple trommels at the Tajiguas Landfill help produce high-quality compost while reducing landfill volume]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/43902/triple-trommels-at-the-tajiguas-landfill-help-produce-high-quality-compost-while-reducing-landfill-volume</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:11:41 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Perched on the hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara, California, the Tajiguas Landfill isn't your typical landfill operation. Due to a cutting-edge compost management system and the forward-thinking approach of the County of Santa Barbara's Public Works Department, the site is setting a new standard for sustainable waste management.
At the heart of this operation is supervisor Dylan Ellis, who leads the charge at the landfill's compost management unit. With a focus on maximizing organic waste diversion, reducing environmental impact, and producing high-quality compost, Ellis and his team have invested in advanced equipment from Powerscreen of California, Nevada &amp; Hawaii.
Beyond traditional waste management
The compost management unit at the Tajiguas Landfill is part of an innovative combined project that includes an anaerobic digestion facility. The facility is designed to process the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (MSW) material, which would otherwise take up space in the landfill, into usable products through a multi-stage system utilizing three Terex Ecotec Phoenix 3300 trommel screeners.
The facility takes in the organic fraction of MSW from the material recycling facility and anaerobically digests that material for 35 to 40 days. They then use three Phoenix 3300 trommel screeners to further screen the material to meet product quality needs.&nbsp; &nbsp;
The result is an efficient process that not only reduces landfill volume but also produces valuable compost and clean, reusable material, turning waste into a resource.
Strategic screening process
Once the anaerobic digestion process is complete, the material heads to the trommel screeners for the next critical stage of processing. The incoming material typically ranges from three-inch-minus size, combined with source-separated organics.
The screening process is done in three stages using the Phoenix 3300 trommel screeners: initial screening at two inches, secondary screening at five-eighths inch, then final screening at one quarter inch.
After screening through each of the trommels, the material is then directed to their densimetric table, where it undergoes forced air separation. This step removes any one-quarter-inch-minus fraction of glass and rocks, helping ensure that the final product meets their strict compost quality standards.
As the largest trommel screener in the Ecotec lineup, the Phoenix 3300 is capable of handling high volumes while providing precise control over screening parameters. The Phoenix 3300 has several key features that have proven essential for the landfill's operation, including its 30-foot 6-inch by 7-foot 6-inch drum, 10.2-cubic-yard hopper, and 180-degree swivel fines conveyor with a 19-foot discharge height.
Ellis says other key features he values are the variable speed control with load sensing and automatic feeder shutoff, a four-wheel-drive system with high-performance friction grip wheels, and the ability to operate the drum in both directions. This suite of features provides maximum control, allowing operators to adjust for varying material characteristics, including inconsistent moisture content, a common challenge at the site.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Agromin opens first dedicated food waste recycling centre in Ventura County]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/43907/agromin-opens-first-dedicated-food-waste-recycling-centre-in-ventura-county</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:57:23 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Agromin and partner Harrison Industries have opened a new food waste processing centre in Oxnard, California, the first dedicated food waste recycling center in Ventura County. The Mountain View Food Waste Processing Facility is projected to recycle up to 300 tons of food waste daily.
Agromin's organics waste processing facility&nbsp;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Heavyweight material grinding at the heart of Rotochopper’s Demo Day 2025]]></title>
            <link>https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/43830/heavyweight-material-grinding-at-the-heart-of-rotochoppers-demo-day-2025</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:45:46 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Rotochopper transformed its Minnesota headquarters for Demo Day &mdash; turning it into a hub of innovation and collaboration for the grinding and waste reduction industry. In September, more than 120 contractors, partners, and industry leaders from across the globe came together for an exclusive, hands-on experience that showcased the latest advancements in grinding, shredding, and material processing technology.]]></description>
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