Material recovery

Sorting economics depend on what can actually be recovered.

Harborview evaluates MSW sorting around waste characterization, contamination, separation efficiency, labor, automation, residue disposal and dependable markets for recovered fractions.

01

Characterize

Measure composition, seasonality, moisture, contamination and bulky material.

02

Separate

Configure screening, magnets, optical, density or manual sorting as justified.

03

Quality

Track purity, recovery rate, residue and buyer specification by material stream.

04

Market

Develop qualified outlets before assigning material revenue to the project model.