Case Studies

**Overview**

Commercial Complex, a bustling multi-tenant office and retail facility, faced a significant challenge with its waste management. With multiple waste bins, high waste collection costs, and limited space for additional bins, the complex needed an efficient and sustainable waste collection solution. Harvest Recycling introduced its patent-pending collection system, which guarantees effective waste collection and significant savings.

**Challenges**

– **Multiple Waste Bins:** Inefficient waste segregation due to the need for multiple bins.
– **High Waste Collection Costs:** Rising costs due to frequent pickups and contamination.
– **Limited Space:** Insufficient space for additional waste bins to handle growing waste volumes.
– **Low Recycling Rates:** Significant waste ending up in landfills due to poor segregation.

**Solution**

Harvest Recycling implemented its innovative waste collection system at the Commercial Complex. The solution included:
1. **Patent-Pending Collection System:** A smart, unified waste collection system that works efficiently with both multiple and single waste bins.
2. **Space-Saving Design:** Optimized waste bin arrangement that minimizes space usage while maximizing waste collection capacity.
3. **Customized Waste Management Plan:** Tailored collection schedule and waste processing plan to meet the unique needs of the complex.
4. **Diversion to Appropriate Processing Facilities:** Proper sorting and accounting ensure up to 90% of waste is diverted from landfills.

**Results**

– **15% Cost Savings:** The system helped Commercial Complex save up to 35% on waste collection costs by reducing the number of pickups and contamination fines.
– **Space Efficiency:** Reduced space usage due to the elimination of multiple bins and optimized waste collection capacity.
– **90% Waste Diversion:** The complex achieved up to 90% diversion of collected waste from landfills by ensuring it was sent to appropriate processing facilities.
– **Increased Recycling Rates:** Improved waste sorting led to significantly higher recycling rates across all waste streams.

**Conclusion**

Harvest Recycling’s innovative waste collection system provided Commercial Complex with a comprehensive and sustainable solution that addressed their unique challenges. The system’s efficiency, cost savings, and high diversion rates make it a leading choice for businesses looking to optimize their waste management practices.

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**Overview**

Alberta Restaurant, a leading player in the food industry, was facing significant challenges in managing its organic waste. The company required a sustainable solution that would minimize nuisances like odors and rodents, often associated with organic waste. Most of the waste was going to the landfill. Harvest Recycling implemented its enclosed organic processing facility, enabling efficient waste management while eliminating the common issues related to organic waste.

**Challenges**

– **Odor Issues:** Traditional organic waste resulted in strong odors that impacted the surrounding environment. Waste needed to be quickly discarded into landfill
– **Rodent Infestation:** Open waste storage attracted rodents and other pests.
– **Community Complaints:** Complaints from nearby communities due to odors and pests were frequent.

**Solution**

Harvest Recycling introduced its innovative enclosed organic processing facility to address these challenges. Key features included:
1. **Enclosed Facility Design:** The processing facility was fully enclosed to contain odors and prevent rodent infestation.
2. **Odor Containment and Air Purification Systems:** Advanced odor containment and air purification systems ensured that no unpleasant smells escaped the facility.
3. **Efficient 24-Hour Processing Cycle:** Organic waste brought in was processed within 24 hours, preventing accumulation and reducing the potential for nuisances.

**Results**

– **Odor Elimination:** The enclosed facility and air purification systems completely eliminated odor issues, leading to a more pleasant working environment and no complaints from the community.
– **Rodent and Pest Control:** The fully enclosed design effectively prevented rodents and other pests from accessing the waste, minimizing infestations.
– **Efficient Waste Processing:** All organic waste was processed within a 24-hour period, significantly reducing the risk of nuisances and ensuring continuous facility operation.
– **Positive Community Relations:** The elimination of odor and pest problems resulted in improved relations with nearby communities, and complaints dropped to zero.

**Conclusion**

By implementing an enclosed organic waste processing facility, Harvest Recycling provided the restaurant with a sustainable solution that addressed odor, pest, and efficiency issues. This innovative approach to waste management can be replicated in various industries seeking to optimize their organic waste processing practices.

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**Overview**

Manufacturing Plant, a prominent manufacturer in Alberta, was struggling with managing recyclable waste. A significant portion of recyclable materials was ending up in landfills due to inefficient sorting and processing systems. Harvest Recycling introduced a comprehensive recycling management solution, enabling the Manufacturing Plant to maximize the recycling of their waste streams and significantly reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills.

**Challenges**

– **High Landfill Disposal Rates:** Inefficient sorting meant a considerable amount of recyclable waste was being sent to landfills.
– **Lack of Recycling Infrastructure:** Manufacturing Plant lacked an effective recycling infrastructure to handle the diverse range of materials.
– **Rising Disposal Costs:** Increased landfill disposal costs were putting financial pressure on the company.
– **Environmental Compliance:** Difficulty meeting municipal by-law due to poor recycling rates.

**Solution**

Harvest Recycling implemented a comprehensive recycling management system tailored to the unique needs of Manufacturing Plant. Key features included:
1. **Waste Stream Assessment:** An initial audit identified recyclable materials and the current gaps in the company’s waste management system.
2. **Customized Recycling Plan:** A plan was developed to optimize the sorting, collection, and processing of recyclables.
3. **Advanced Sorting Technology:** State-of-the-art sorting technology ensured that recyclable materials were separated effectively.
4. **On-Site Training and Education:** Training sessions were conducted to educate staff on proper waste segregation practices.
5. **Regular Reporting and Monitoring:** Detailed reports were provided to track progress and make continual improvements.

**Results**

– **90% Recycling Rate:** The recycling management system enabled DEF Manufacturing to achieve a 90% recycling rate, diverting the majority of their recyclable waste from landfills.
– **Significant Cost Savings:** Reduced landfill disposal costs by 10%, resulting in substantial financial savings.
– **Enhanced Compliance:** Improved recycling rates ensured that Manufacturing Plant met and exceeded environmental compliance standards.
– **Positive Environmental Impact:** The comprehensive recycling system significantly reduced the company’s carbon footprint and improved its corporate social responsibility profile.

**Conclusion**

By implementing a comprehensive recycling management system, Harvest Recycling helped Manufacturing Plant achieve remarkable improvements in waste management efficiency and landfill diversion. The innovative solution provided not only reduced costs but also ensured that Manufacturing Plant met stringent environmental standards.

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