This article originally appeared in the Spring 2019 issue of E-Scrap News. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   The fire and health risks from lithium-ion batteries are accelerating in recycling operations worldwide at a near runaway rate. The California Product Stewardship Council, for instance, recently reported that these batteries are now the primary source of fires at waste facilities....

This article appeared in the March 2019 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   The fire and health risks from lithium-ion batteries are accelerating in recycling operations worldwide at a near runaway rate. The California Product Stewardship Council, for instance, recently reported that these batteries are now the primary source of fires at waste facilities. And...

This article originally appeared in the March 2018 issue of E-Scrap News. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   Sunlight peeking through a facility’s skylights often reveals a hidden threat in a modern e-scrap plant: airborne fugitive dust. This subtle byproduct of mechanical processing is recognized by our industry as a significant foe in multiple ways. Dust can negatively impact...

This article originally appeared in the September 2017 issue of E-Scrap News. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   At most e-scrap facilities, a relatively bland gray metal box can usually be found lurking in the corner. It’s likely adorned with red, amber and green lights, but plant visitors nevertheless often walk by without even noticing its existence. Though far...

This article originally appeared in the August 2017 issue of Plastics Recycling Update. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   The choices available in the shredding equipment market are diverse and numerous. Most manufacturers now have a solution for virtually every application. Understanding the types of shredders available is critical when purchasing one of the most expensive machines...

This story originally appeared in the March 2017 issue of E-Scrap News. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   The choices available in the shredding equipment market are diverse and numerous. Most manufacturers now have a solution for virtually every application. Understanding the types of shredders available is critical when purchasing one of the most expensive machines in a...

This story originally appeared in the April 2017 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content. The choices available in the shredding equipment market are diverse and numerous. Most manufacturers now have a solution for virtually every application. Understanding the types of shredders available and criteria for evaluating the best choice is critical when purchasing one of...

This story originally appeared in the December 2016 issue of E-Scrap News. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   Running a shredder efficiently at a recycling facility has never been harder. Difficulties are tied to an increase in regulations, higher energy costs, increasing operational costs and lower commodity prices in some industries. Although many new shredding technologies and approaches...