solid waste baler/conveyor activity: navsta san diego
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Pollution Prevention Equipment Program (PPEP)Pollution Prevention Equipment Program (PPEP)
Solid Waste Baler/ConveyorActivity: NAVSTA San Diego
Benefits Reduces generation of solid wastes and
associated disposal costs Diverts solid wastes from landfills Compacts and bales recyclable materials
including :paper, cardboard, and metals Supports activity’s recycling goals Compacted bales are sold to local recyclers to
reduce operational costs of recycling program
Return on Investment and Break Even Point $126,000 (per 10-year period) 5 years
Status Implemented at 3 installations as of the first
quarter of FY98
Large baler compacts and bales cardboard, paper and light gauge non-ferrous metal with a bale weight up to 1500 pounds. The baling cycle is 140 seconds.
System includes: 100 horsepower electrical motor, manual, semi-automatic, and automatic electrical controls, air-cooled heat exchanger, conveyor control, bale discharge platform, upper and lower sonic sensors, and hopper extension
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