Material Analysis Facility Waste analysis a modern approach Project Integra Annual Conference 22 Oct

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Material Analysis FacilityWaste analysis a
modern approach Project Integra Annual
Conference22 October 2009
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Material Analysis FacilityWaste analysis a
modern approach
Mike Thomas Recycling and Disposal Team
Leader Southampton City Council

• Why is there a need for material analysis
• Traditional method of analysis
• What is the MAF?
• The MAF analysis process
• Items found within some MAF samples

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Why is there a need for waste analysis

• Influence the development of major infrastructure
• Identify potential new recyclables collections
• Check the quality of recyclable collections
• Monitor the impact of new systems
• Monitor the impact of communications campaigns

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Traditional waste analysis

• Typically expensive
• Need to provide a building
• High level of manual handling
• High labour levels
• Static operation
• Ergonomics not good
• Environment not good
• Weighing labour intensive
• Disruptive kerbside sampling

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Materials Analysis Facility Construction

• MAF constructed in March 2006
• Capital funding secured from National Waste
  Minimisation and Recycling Fund
• Annual operational costs spilt between Project
  Integra partners

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What is the MAF?

• A permanent waste analysis facility
• Facility unique to Project Integra
• Operates throughout the year to provide
  continual data to partners

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Sample collection

• Sampling at delivery points using a JCB scoop
• Representative samples are taken from the front,
  middle and back of loads
• Samples stored in large plastic crates

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Loading samples into the MAF

• Crates are transported around the MAF using a
  forklift
• Samples are emptied from the crate into a hopper

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MAF sorting methodology

• Material transferred into cabin using automated
  loading conveyor
• Samples sorted by hand in heated and ventilated
  cabin
• Material in front of the sorters which minimises
  lifting and the need to turn 180 degrees

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Measuring results

• Sorted material captured in crates
• Crates weighed to identify composition of the
  sample
• Contents sent for recycling or disposal as
  appropriate

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Items found within MAF samples
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Material Analysis FacilityWaste analysis a
modern approach
Ewan Reid Development Officer Hampshire County
Council

• Analysis objectives of the MAF
• Contamination monitoring
• Recycle for Hampshire cans analysis
• Litter analysis
• National recognition

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Analysis objectives of the MAF

• Measure quality of recyclables deliveries
• Identify opportunities to increasing recycling
• Monitor performance of system changes or
  communication campaigns
• Analysis of specific waste streams

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Contamination monitoring
The analysis of dry mixed recyclables to identify
individual contamination rates for each Project
Integra waste collection authority
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Contamination monitoring methodology

• Material sorted into three categories
• - Recyclables
• - Contras
• Residues
• Six samples analysed each day
• Over 2000 samples analysed in the last four years

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Contamination monitoring data
Note 2009/10 phase one results only
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Use of contamination monitoring data

• Instant high contamination notifications
• Areas identified for targeted communications
• MRF rejects apportioned by authority
• MRF income shared accurately

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Recycle for Hampshire cans analysis
The analysis of the residual waste stream to
identify the composition and type of can
remaining not captured by the existing
recyclables collections
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Why do cans analysis?

• Lowest captured kerbside recyclable
• Develop business case for the communications
  campaign
• Target Recycle for Hampshire communications
• Monitor the performance of the campaign

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Cans analysis methodology

• Analysis took place over three phases
• Material sorted into 8 categories
• Over 160 samples taken

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Recycle for Hampshire communications
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Cans analysis results

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Achievements of cans campaign

• Reduction of cans in residual waste by 1/5th
• Campaign shortlisted at LARAC conference awards
  2009 Best Communications Campaign of the Year
  category
• Better understanding of cans remaining in the
  residual waste stream

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Litter Analysis
To identify the potentially recyclable content of
litter waste currently being sent for disposal
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Litter Analysis methodology

• Analysis took place over two weeks in August
• At least one sample analysed from every
  authority
• Samples sorted into 8 categories

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Litter analysis headline results
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Litter analysis headline results
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Litter analysis headline results
Time for a game
Introducing Humphrey
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Material one
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Material one
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Material two
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Material two
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Material three
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Material three
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Material four
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Material four
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Litter analysis headline results
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Potential use of litter analysis data

• Establish the business case

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Use of litter analysis data

• Establish the business case
• Which materials should be targeted?
• What proportion could be captured?
• Identity costs and benefits
• Identify potential funding opportunities

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Funding opportunities?
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Funding opportunities?
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Use of litter analysis data

• Establish the business case
• Which materials should be targeted?
• What proportion could be captured?
• Identify costs and benefits
• Identify potential funding opportunities
• Baseline data and use MAF to monitor success

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National recognition

• Winners - Letsrecycle.com Awards for Excellence
• Highly Commended - National Recycling Awards

• Best practice Environment Agency

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Summary

• The MAF ensures Project Integra has up to date
  waste analysis data
• The data is used to direct operational
  developments and communication campaigns
• The MAF monitors these changes and provides data
  on their performance
• The MAF is nationally renowned and unique
  enhancing the reputation of the Project Integra
  partnership

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Thank you
Mike Thomas Southampton City Council
Ewan Reid Hampshire County Council