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How to Transfer Trash …
… not Dust, Odor and Excess Water
Resource Recovery Technologies, LLC, a transfer station, finds a capitol solution in Dust Control Technology’s® innovative product, the DustBoss®.
Resource Recovery Technologies (RRT) is a transfer station that processes yard waste and demolition debris. The transfer station is enclosed in a 300' x 150' building. On a daily basis, 250 trucks dump 450 tons of debris. The station operates 5 days a week, 250 days a year.
Until recently, RRT used the conventional method of spraying a fire hose to control dust. This method required a worker to stand and spray the pile of debris all day long. Despite the hosing of the debris, a huge dust cloud still remained. Workers were unhappy and complained as the danger of slipping was greatly increased. The constant spraying also resulted in the material becoming oversaturated.
The oversaturation of the material was a major issue. It caused the material to be much heavier and as a result, elevated fuel costs. The excessive water added weight to each load—they were basically paying to haul water to the landfill.
Because this method did not effectively control the dust, the air filters on the heavy machinery used at the site had to be frequently replaced. Due to the waste of manpower, the additional fuel cost and the constant need to replace the air filters, the fire hose method was very expensive and certainly not cost effective.
An innovative solution
RRT saw the DustBoss®, a fully automatic, oscillating ducted fan with a high pressure misting system, and recognized this new technology would be a great asset to their operation. They had never tried anything like it before, so they were very interested in seeing the results. Well, the results were spectacular!
After using the DustBoss® for a few days, it became evident there was a dramatic improvement in the air quality. The workers could actually see from one end of the building to the other which was impossible with the old system. They no longer wasted manpower by using a worker to spray a fire hose over the material all day. The material did not become oversaturated with the DustBoss®, which translated into less fuel consumption when transporting the material to the landfill. The improved air quality also resulted in longer air filter life on the heavy machinery within the facility.
Ken Tritz, site supervisor, has made the following observations regarding use of the DustBoss®:
- » Fast return on investment–pays for itself in one 8-month construction season
- » Lower fuel costs–the DustBoss® puts less water on the material that is taken to the landfill
- » Improved employee morale
- » Better work environment
- » Improved equipment life because the DustBoss® cools the air 10 to 15 degrees and cleans the air; the filters on the equipment do not need to be replaced as often
“We are no longer wasting 4 to 6 man hours per day, 250 days per year to keep the dust down. Also, we do not need to change the air filters on our wheel loader and other heavy equipment as often”.
Ken is very willing to talk to anyone about the success that he has with the DustBoss®.
For more information about this project utilizing the DustBoss®, contact:
Demolition Contractor
Resource Recovery Technologies, LLC
8585 W 789th St
Suite 240
Bloomington, MN 55438
www.rrtmn.com
Contact
Ken Tritz
Tel: 952-946-6999
Cell: 952-946-7975