Waste Handling Systems

WASTE COMPACTORS

USED TO REDUCE VOLUME OF WASTE. 4 TYPICAL TYPES:

• BULKHEAD - WASTE IS COMPACTED AGAINST BULKHEAD.  WHEN BLOCK IS READY FOR REMOVAL, BLOCK IS PLACED INTO BAG.
• EXTRUDER - WASTE IS COMPACTED BY BEING FORCED THROUGH CYLINDER WITH A RESTRICTED AREA.
• CAROUSEL BAG PACKER - WASTE IS COMPACTED INTO DISPOSAL BAG.
• CONTAINER PACKER - WASTE IS COMPACTED DIRECTLY INTO BIN, CART, OR CONTAINER.  WHEN FULL, THE CONTAINER IS MECHANICALLY OR MANUALLY REMOVED AND REPLACED.

COMPACTOR ROOM

• REQUIRED TO BE ENCLOSED IN 2-HOUR FIRE RATED ROOM, MUST HAVE FIRE DOORS AND SPRINKLERS.

       
INDEX Waste Handling Systems

FPT 102 - Fire Prevention and Inspection // Instructor: Kevin M. Kolb        Slide #3