Recycling Revolution Begins Here
Balcones Recycling’s 50 TPH MRF in San Antonio, Texas, is a $68 million investment, processing approximately 240,000 TPY in a 145,000 square feet building.
Transforming Waste into Resources
The facility efficiently processes single-stream and commercial material using advanced equipment that improves material recovery and achieves higher purity levels.
Smooth Operational Launch
The Balcones facility began operations on August 1, achieving a smooth startup, with CP Group onsite for several weeks to provide comprehensive training on operations.
Mastering Material Handling Excellence
The Drum Feeder enhances system throughput by consistently delivering material without placing a burden on the loader operator, enabling 10-minute intervals between loads for optimized time management.
Smart Input, Smart Recycling
The system incorporates two infeeds and five CP Auger Screens™ for efficient material fractionization, eliminating the presort and enhancing system efficiency and worker safety.
Next-Level Separation Techniques
The Auger Screen series eliminates manual sorters, produces clean OCC, and enables parallel processing by splitting material flow by size without wrapping.
Glass Recycling Game Changer
The facility’s robust glass breaker screen separates glass and fines from co-mingled recyclables, reducing contamination in other materials and facilitating efficient glass removal.
Maximum Separation Efficiency
Balcones Recycling employs a durable LightsOut™ Air Drum Separator to effectively remove lightweight impurities from glass, improving glass product quality with very little maintenance.
2/d 3/d Material Liberation
The system employs advanced screen technology to optimize the liberation of 2D from 3D material, enhancing overall downstream sorting efficiency and improving material quality.
Fiber Recovery Made Efficient
The five MSS FiberMax™ units fully automate fiber QC, efficiently recovering SOP, mixed paper, OCC, and 3D fiber for streamlined processing.
Flexible Film Recycling Innovation
MSS FilmMax™ is a one-of-a-kind optical sorter that recovers challenging flexible film grades utilizing advanced air-assist system and a patented eject hood.
Container Processing Revolutionized
This fully automated container line features five MSS PlasticMax™ and two Vivid AI™ units, efficiently recovering valuable plastic and metal containers with a last-chance line.
Intelligent Air Sorting
MSS VIVID Air™ leverages deep-learning AI for precise sorting and granular material classification, while air nozzle ejection enhances efficiency, enabling simultaneous extraction.
Efficient Material Handling
The six auger silos, each assigned to specific material classifications, enable precise control over the optimal feeding of materials and eliminates half bales and reruns.
Bulk Storage Solutions
The facility features automated bunkers for SOP, mixed paper, and OCC, an oversized push-through bunker for excess OCC, and a dedicated bunker for rigid plastics.
Installation Success
CP Group employed over 110 trucks during construction, showcasing collaboration among contractors and clients, while establishing robust walkway infrastructure and dedicated MCC rooms.
Engaging the Community Together
Balcones is planning an education center aimed at training employees and industry leaders on advanced recycling technologies and promoting community awareness about recycling practices.
Empowering Employee Well-Being
This site promotes a positive work culture with amenities including a soccer field, walking trails, and a vegetable garden, enhancing employee wellness and engagement.
Commitment to San Antonio’s Future
The team actively engages with the local community through educational programs, promoting recycling awareness, and encouraging sustainable practices.
Innovative Practices Driving Change
Balcones Recycling exemplifies innovative recycling practices, enhancing operational efficiency and contributing significantly to sustainable waste management solutions.
This article was originally posted, September 1st, 2024: Recycling Today