Receiving, Sorting and Sale of Materials
After material is collected from homes, or returned to a depot, the material is brought to one of over 40 receiving facilities around BC.
In partnership with our post-collection partners, material is then transported to one of the Material Recovery Facilities. These facilities feature advanced technology in optical sorters, ballistic separators, glass cleanup systems, and automation.
Using this sorting technology, materials are sorted into multiple types of each material category (i.e. multiple grades of each paper, containers and plastics). Then it is baled and prepared for sale to end markets. This sorting technology helps us produce high-quality material bales so we can better market our materials and access more North American markets.
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Material is sorted from homes and depots
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Material is baled with similar materials
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Material is sold to end markets to be made into new packaging or products