Category Archives: Recycle Features

One family plus two businesses equals winning formula

by Gregg Hennigan, features writer, photos provided by EcoMulch and Hamilton Tree Service The synergy between Hamilton Tree Service and EcoMulch makes so much sense one might wonder why this type of business model isn’t more common. Grant Hamilton is co-owner of both Northern California companies — the tree service with his father, Dex, and […]

The Rockster-technology: Perfect for Asphalt-Recycling

Broken asphalt recycling is profitable and it also protects the environment. Recent machine tests conducted by recyclers showed that Rockster ‘s technology is ideal for recycling old asphalt. A well-known Austrian asphalt mixing plant operator recently supplied Rockster with real value calculations which are definitely impressive. Even with addition of only 10 % recycled asphalt […]

WHEN Expo in York, PA gives recyclers a closer look at equipment in operation

by Jon M. Casey The 2013 WHEN Recycling Expo in York, PA, held October 23 and 24, gave recyclers from the mid-Atlantic region and surrounding areas, the opportunity to see equipment demonstrations and exhibits designed to help them make informed, future buying decisions. With outdoor equipment demonstrations and exhibits hosted by companies like Metso, Allu, […]

Highly sophisticated technology for crushing and screening

Rockster Recycler Austria sets benchmarks in crushing and screening technologies and expands the consisting business on the U.S. market. Headquarter with R&D Centre in Austria On a total area of nearly 10.000 m2 Rockster has its headquarters in Ennsdorf (Austria) with a professional quality control and After Sales Service team as well as an own […]

New Tier IV Powerscreen crusher gives great performance and better fuel economy

 by Jon M. Casey For Michelle and Joe Logan, owners of Logan Aggregate Recycling, Inc. of Richmond, VA, success has come steadily since they began the concrete and asphalt recycling business in early 2010. Having  realized a need for an onsite custom crushing service in the greater Richmond and Tidewater area of Virginia, the Logans […]

That’s a RAP

Mississippi Asphalt Company uses growing RAP industry, IROCK Mobile Crushing Plant to increase production Bigger, stronger, faster. In a world where time is of the essence and money is tight, efficiency is crucial. It’s no surprise business leaders like Dan Linley continually search for methods and products to make their operations soar. Linley, vice president […]

An elite force of nomadic wood processing professionals

The more than 85 seasoned wood processing experts with Sarasota, FL -based Consolidated Resource Recovery are constantly on the go in search of the next biomass fuel harvest. by Randy Happel By definition, nomadic refers to people who typically move about from place to place as a means to obtain food or make a living […]

Compost Central works to “wipe out waste!”

by Jon M. Casey Following the cleanup from Hurricane Hugo in the late 1980s, Mecklenburg County, home to Charlotte and several other municipalities, began working together to recycle waste in all its forms, but yard waste more specifically. Promoting recycling with their  Wipe Out Waste campaign, the county has met with unparalleled success. According to […]

Attachment supplier demonstrates innovation and service

by Jon Casey A recent visit to Central Ohio provided, WHEN with the opportunity to see some of the latest C&D attachments and recycling industry innovations, during a stop at the Company Wrench facility in Carroll, Ohio. With a workforce of 130 people that serves the eastern U.S. Company Wrench (CW) offers a full lineup […]