02nd Feb, 2021

A multi-million-dollar funding announcement was made last month by Remanufacture NSW for our essential waste and resource recovery (WARR) industry, revealing a new $35 million grant round as part of the federal government’s Recycling Modernisation Fund.

The federal and state government co-invested funding injection, which will be offered through the newly created Remanufacture NSW, will be allocated through two streams – infrastructure and trials.

The program targets the waste materials subject to the export ban: plastic, paper, glass and tyres.

 

Purpose

Under Stream 1 the establishment of new recycling infrastructure and equipment will be co-funded, and includes, but is not limited to:

• Improving sorting technology and/or increased capacity for glass, plastic and paper products at materials recovery facilities (MRFs).
• Improving cleaning technology for glass and plastic products at waste facilities.
• Increasing mixed plastics processing capacity.
• Building capacity to process higher value single stream plastics such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and HDPE (high density polyethylene).
• Building capacity to process single stream plastics other than PET and HDPE and compound materials.
• Tyre recycling and reuse technology and infrastructure.
• Increasing the use of recyclable and recycled materials in manufacturing and civil construction.
• Mobile and stationary processing equipment.

Under Stream 2 innovative trials to address waste export ban materials will be co-funded, and include, but are not limited to:

• Trials that support the reuse of waste export ban materials.
• Trials that aim to increase the capacity of manufacturers to use recycled material in their products and to provide secure markets for these recycled materials. Examples include new/modified equipment to increase the use of recycled materials, such as post-consumer plastic, in the manufacture of goods or products.
• Trials that test new infrastructure/equipment to sort, wash, dry, shred, flake, granulate or pelletise materials.
• Trials that test equipment upgrades or process improvements to existing MRFs to increase the quality of output materials, reduce contamination and/or increase capacity.
• Trials that test upgrading plastic sorting, processing and manufacture technology to produce cleaner streams of plastic and have the potential to use larger amounts of recycled plastics.
• Trials that test new methods of paper beneficiation so that local paper mills can accept higher volumes of paper and cardboard.
• Trials that test new methodologies or technologies to process Liquid Paper Board.
• Trials that test glass processing, remanufacturing and new applications for recycled glass.
• Trials that test plastic processing, remanufacturing and new applications for recycled plastics.
• Trials that test mobile processing equipment.
• Trials that use new technologies or methods to reuse or recycle end-of-life tyres.

 

Funding available

• Grants of between $100,000 and $5 million are available to fund eligible Remanufacture NSW Stream 1 – Infrastructure projects.
• Grants of between $50,000 and $1 million are available to fund eligible Remanufacture NSW Stream 2 – Trials projects.

 

Who can apply?

The following organisations are eligible to apply:

• An Australian entity or partnership incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001(Cth).
• A council (as defined in the NSW Local Government Act 1993), regional organisation of councils or other, local government-controlled organisation.
• A state government entity.
• An Australian research institution can be a tertiary education institution, a government agency established for research, a cooperative research centre, an institute or centre of research or a privately owned and accredited research facility. Consultancies are not considered to be research institutes for this grant program. Note that privately owned research facilities must provide evidence of accreditation (e.g. National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia, or similar).
• A non-government/not-for-profit organisation (must comply with the ATO’s definition) with an established legal status, or those without legal status that can have grant funds administered by another organisation with legal status.

If you want to learn more about this grant, Contact us now on 1800 441 100

21st Sep, 2020

With the focus on recycling getting stronger every day, there is also the question “how can we make the process easier?” With a vast majority of product packaging consisting of cardboard, companies are investing in vertical and horizontal balers to replace the need for manual handling of cutting boxes up and stacking for waste collection to recycling facilities. Vertical balers can accept boxes whole and with the push of a button compacts them into a bale reducing the amount of collections needed with less volume of waste taking up storage space. High waste producing companies are choosing horizontal balers and customised systems to manage their waste on a broader scale, with the option of semi-automatic through to fully automatic baling systems making the process for their high volume waste management efficient and cost effective.

The possibilities are endless when you think of recycling waste and with a wide range of innovative equipment, Waste Initiatives are doing their bit for the future!

If you want to learn more about our services or products, Contact us now on 1800 441 100

27th Jul, 2020

Waste initiatives is currently supplying just short of 200 WastePac Vertical Balers to a national hardware store all over Australia.

Our install teams are working to ensure the installations and training are carried out in line with the current health restrictions and Waste Initiatives also provide online training videos for 24/7 assistance.

The WastePac 60 Baler is a small scale baler commonly used for small to medium volumes of plastics and cardboard waste and the perfect choice for limited space.

The WastePac 300 Low Height Baler suits high volume cardboard waste accepting large boxes whole, eliminating any need to cut down prior to compaction saving operator time.

If you want to learn more about our services or products, Contact us now on 1800 441 100

08  July, 2020

Glass is 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without any loss in quality. Recycled container glass (bottles and jars) is highly sought after because glass manufacturers require high-quality recycled container glass (cullet) to meet market demands for new glass containers. Using recycled glass as part of the recipe for new glass decreases the energy used in the furnaces, reduces emissions and consumption of raw materials, and extends the life of plant equipment in the manufacturing facility, lowering costs and benefiting the environment. Recycled glass containers must be contaminate free and the pieces must meet size specifications to be used for manufacture of glass bottles and jars or to make fibreglass. If the recycled glass does not meet the specifications then it can be used in manufacture for tiles, filtration, sand blasting, aggregate and concrete pavements.

If you want to learn more about our services or products, Contact us now on 1800 441 100

07  July, 2020

Plasterboard is 100% recyclable which is a great alternative to sending your plasterboard to landfill! One of our range of shredding and pulverising systems is the Gyprock Reducer which not only saves you expensive disposal charges and taking up space in landfill, it also produces a saleable outfeed gypsum product that is ideal for use in agricultural applications as a soil improver.

This machine is safe and easy to operate and has a high volume-reduction ratio. It crushes the product to an aggregate and powder output while screening off the paper.

If you want to learn more about our services or products, Contact us now on 1800 441 100

12th June, 2019

The upcoming installation of a Waste Initiatives Car Baler will result in cars no longer being accepted at Norfolk Island Headstone Disposal Facility. For decades, used cars were burnt and pushed over a cliff into the marine park waters. The negative impact of dumping cars into the ocean is too great, with many residents applauding the councils purchase of the car baler to export the used cars. The newly established Norfolk Island Regional Council has also seen waste dumping drop by 70 per cent on the island.

If you want to learn more about our services or products, Contact us now on 1800 441 100

12th June, 2019

Waste Initiatives are proud to support the Climbing for the Sun Project. Levi Gibson will embark upon a mission to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania in July 2019. Levi will be raising funds for St Brigid’s Primary School, Gwynneville to install a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System, and in doing so become the first primary school in the Illawarra to be virtually electricity independent. We wish Levi all the best in his fundraising efforts and a safe journey.

23rd May, 2019

Ensuring you have a machine that is reliable and efficient is important when investing in Waste Equipment.

Shredders are commonly used for material reduction in manufacturing and recycling, or for product destruction purposes. Each unit has different capacities and features. Because of these reasons, there are certain factors to consider when deciding which machine is the right choice for your business.

What material is being shredded?

The size, shape and type of material being shredded are one of the first things to consider. A wide variety of applications include but are not limited to Paper, Tyres, Wood, Aluminium Cans, E-Waste, Plastic Drums, Pallets, and Organic Waste. Large and bulky products including timber pallets and tyres may require larger feed openings to accommodate the size of the material being processed by the unit. Varied materials require different blades and configuration to suit individual applications. The correct selection of type and blade configuration is essential to the performance of the machine.

What results do you require?

When considering volume amounts – how much material will you be shredding daily? The shredding capacity will be dependent on the size of the shredder, blades, configurations and material used. As well as estimating the throughput of material in kg per hour, the next consideration is the type of finished product required. Sizing screens on some models are available in a range of sizes to suit individual requirements. Careful selection of a machine model is required when a specific output finish product size is required.

Operating conditions

What hopper feeding method will be used? There are various methods to load the hopper with material including hand loading, conveyor and forklift. To save labour cost when loading the machine, consider the option best suitable for the capacity of material being processed.

What discharging method will be used? There are 3 most common methods of discharge. Gravity, where there is simply a bin or some type of container placed under the outfeed of the shredder to catch the shredded product. Screw auger, discharge is most commonly used when the shredded product will be wet or semi liquid, when wanting to ensure no shredded product can be blown around, or when there is safety concern with open belt conveyors in a factory. Belt conveyors are very common and usually best when needing to convey shredded products to significant heights, or the consistent size of the shredded product can’t be guaranteed.

Space and Power

When discussing the size and location of the equipment, factors including safety and environmental hazards will need to be considered. Our team offer site visits to ensure the location of the shredder is suitable. Power will also be discussed, ensure you are aware of your power supply required to run the equipment.

How can we help?

With over 40 years of expertise in supplying high quality and reliable waste management equipment, Waste Initiatives’ shredders are developed to the highest standard using state of the art technology, ensuring you have a machine that is reliable and efficient. Our shredders are available in a wide range of models, for sizes and configurations and can be customised to suit your required throughout and sizing.

We can also assist with the development of supply infeed, discharge and plant solutions to integrate with your shredder.

Discuss your shredding needs with our waste equipment consultants today.

Contact us now on 1800 441 100

14th September, 2018

With the spotlight shining on the quality of processed recyclables, many MRF operators are finding they need to improve the purity of their output products to meet the demands of the market and latest government legislation – especially the China National Sword.

Waste Initiatives’ portfolio of advanced processing equipment including sorting, conveying, screening, shredding, baling and crushing technologies from reputable international manufacturers provide Australian recycling facilities with the means of maximising revenue streams and minimising waste to landfill.

From supply of individual components through to concept design and delivery of complete processing plants, Waste Initiatives provides expert guidance to optimise the benefit of installing advanced processing equipment.

Key equipment:

• Feed hoppers
• Primary shredders
• Secondary shredders
• Conveyors
• Trommels
• Ballistic Separators
• Magnet Separators
• Eddy Current Separators
• Picking cabins
• Optical Sorting
• Balers
• Glass Pulverisers

For more information Contact us now on 1800 441 100

14th September, 2018

The Queensland State Government has announced its Container Refund Scheme will commence 1^st November 2018.

The Container Refund Scheme aims to encourage recycling and reduce plastic waste by giving people the incentive to collect and return containers. A 10c refund will be provided for eligible empty containers between 150ml and 3L in size that are returned to a designated container refund location.

There are several options that eligible containers can be returned as part of the container refund scheme including:

1. Container refund points will be established across Queensland. At these locations a 10c refund will be provided for eligible empty containers.
2. Container collection (donation) point. These points are likely to be operated by community organisations, groups, charities, or schools.
3. Local government recycling services. Continue to recycle your containers using your yellow top kerbside bin. For those who do not have a kerbside service, you are able to take your containers to a local government collection facility.

A list of eligible containers has been released, which includes most aluminium, steel, glass, plastic and paperboard containers between 150ML and 3L.

The above link also includes several containers that are not eligible for a refund under the scheme.

These include:

• plain milk containers
• glass containers which have contained wine or pure spirits
• large containers (1L or more) which have contained flavoured milk, pure juice, cask wine or cask water
• cordial or vegetable juice containers
• sachets above 250ml which have contained wine
• registered health tonics.

All containers that are smaller than 150mL and bigger than 3L will not be eligible for a refund.

The Container Refund Scheme will be funded via a surcharge on beverage manufactures and will be run by not-for-profit group Container Exchange.

Further information on the Container Refund Scheme can be found here

14th September, 2018

The Queensland State Government has announced $100 million over three years to the Resource Recovery Industry Development Program (RRIDP) to work with local governments and businesses. The program is designed to encourage removing waste from landfill.

The funding will target three areas of focus:

• Infrastructure or machinery up to $5 million on a dollar-for-dollar basis
• Incentives for the development of new large-scale facilities
• Support for advanced feasibility studies for innovative resource recovery, recycling and waste management projects

The RRIDP has been established to assist with the development of projects which will divert waste from landfill, reduce stockpiling and encourage activities which facilitate waste avoidance and increase recycling activities.

Further information on the RRIDP can be found here

If you’re like many businesses, you’ve heard about others baling and compacting their waste, but haven’t really had the time to look into it. Well here it is, we’ve done the work and pulled it together for you. Here are six reasons why other businesses in your industry have started baling and compacting their waste.

1. It Saves Space

   Unless own half of the Australian outback, warehouse space is at a premium. One of the most ineffective uses of warehouse space is the storage of rubbish. Identifying and compacting your bulky waste streams can reduce the area dedicated to waste disposal by up to 50%.

2. It Saves You Money

   Waste Disposal is an insidious cost and creeps into every facility managers expenses whether they like it or not. Waste companies charge business based on the volume of the waste they produce. Check your bill – you’ll find the biggest items are m3 and bin rental. Both of these are directly related to how bulky your waste is. If you can compact or bale the waste then less volume = lower waste bills

3. It Reduces Your Fire Risk

   Lose waste, especially cardboard and plastic, burns better than your annual Guy Fawkes bonfire. Waste compaction expels the air from your waste streams, so that you aren’t paying to cart away air. Getting rid of all that air and tightly baling your waste significantly reduces the flammability of a waste area. Tightly baled cardboard and plastic poses a far smaller fire risk than uncompacted bins or stockpiles of loose waste.

4. One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure

   Your waste is worth money. Yes, you read that right. Rather than paying to dispose of your waste, people are willing to pay you to collect it from you. Recyclable materials such as cardboard and plastic are all in demand and recyclers are willing to pay rebates for your baled, segregated recyclables.

5. It’s Environmentally Friendly

   Yes, you’ve heard it all before, we live in a world of limited resources etc. etc. But it is actually true, if we send some of our waste to a recycler rather than landfill, that’s a truckload of resources that can be used for your next load of product. Costs of raw materials and production are increasing while recyclable technology is constantly improving. It won’t be long before we are drinking from recycled coffee cups, driving on recycled glass roads and happily using recycled toilet paper.

6. Containment and Safe Handling

   No foreman wants plastic bags, polystyrene and papers blowing about the factory. Baling your waste contains all the nasties in a single neat, tidy and tightly tied bale. Papers, bags and all manner of waste is kept bound up in the bale or securely contained within the compactor. This leaves you foreman free to chase the projects he needs to rather than a myriad of lose waste blowing round.

Ready to try compacting your waste and saving $$?

Contact us now on 1800 441 100