ANAHEIM, Calif., April 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services
announced today a new highly advanced, commercial sorting system at
its Anaheim Recycling Center. The new system is capable of
processing more than 1,000 tons of recyclable material per day, or
100-tons per hour, and is expected to double capacity in the
marketplace. A video of the new system can be viewed below:
"Orange County has been at the
forefront of sustainability practices for decades," said
Heath Eddleblute, area president of
Republic Services. "This community was an early adopter of
All-In-One Recyclingâ„¢, at home and work, which made recycling
easier and enabled greater participation. Now, with the expanded
commercial capabilities, we're positioned to bring durability to
local recycling initiatives, and help our customers achieve their
long-term sustainability goals."
The new commercial sorting system was designed by RRT Design
& Construction and Bulk Handling Systems, and has been
undergoing testing and optimization in recent months. It replaces
older commercial recycling capabilities, and includes two, 70-foot
trommels positioned near the start of sorting operations to
increase capacity and improve the recovery rate. The system was
engineered to meet future commercial recycling demands in
Orange County, and early
performance has exceeded expectations.
The Anaheim Recycling Center comprises 250,000 square feet, and
creates employment for more than 80 quality control personnel. It
includes a Learning Center that offers visitors a rare view of the
recycling process in an observation deck. The Learning Center is
intended to be a special resource for customers and an educational
destination for sustainability-minded school and community
groups.
In Orange County, Republic has
more than 600 employees who proudly serve approximately 200,000
residential and 12,300 commercial customers throughout the
communities of Anaheim,
Brea, Chino Hills, Fullerton, Garden
Grove, La Habra Heights,
Placentia, Villa Park, and Yorba Linda. Republic has been serving
Orange County for more than 50
years, and operates two hauling divisions, two transfer stations,
two natural gas fueling stations, and two recycling centers in the
area.
Republic Services operates 67 recycling centers nationwide, and
processes roughly five million tons of recyclable material
annually. Republic continues to make significant investments in
highly advanced recycling capabilities and technologies, including
recently opening the largest and smartest residential recycling
center in North America, the Southern Nevada Recycling Center
located in the City of North Las Vegas.
In 2015, Republic Services was among the top companies
recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a leading
international non-profit organization dedicated to measuring and
disclosing environmental information, in the 2015 CDP S&P 500
Climate Change Report. Republic earned a score of 98 out of 100,
which reflects its strong commitment to transparency, quality and
completeness, and an A- in Performance. Achieving an A is the
highest Performance score possible.
Known as the Blue PlanetTM sustainability initiative,
Republic is defining its approach to environmental responsibility
through reduced emissions from operations, materials management,
safety, community engagement, and employee growth opportunities. To
view Republic's Sustainability Report, go to
RepublicServices.com/sustainabilityreport.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is an industry leader in U.S.
recycling and non-hazardous solid waste. Through its
subsidiaries, Republic's collection companies, recycling centers,
transfer stations and landfills focus on providing effective
solutions to make proper waste disposal effortless for their
commercial, industrial, municipal, residential and oilfield
customers. We'll handle it from here.TM, the
brand's tagline, lets customers know they can count on Republic to
provide a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue
PlanetTM for future generations to enjoy a cleaner,
safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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