
Waste Management Procedures For Plastic, Paper and Cans
What happens to the waste that is not placed in a recycling bin? In most waste management procedures the mixed material is placed on a conveyor belt for pre-sorting. Firstly, materials that can’t be recycled are removed by hand. This can include metals, carpets, concrete blocks and even large plastic sheets. Anything that could create damage if they are allowed to remain in the mix. Cardboard is also removed, but there…