01. Automation of the waste processing landfill

At the waste processing site in the Dnipropetrovsk region, several key challenges were observed, with which the client turned to us with a request for automation, modernization and optimization of processes.

Problem:

Low sorting speed and productivity due to manual transport and handling of waste.
High labor costs and constant sorting failures due to human factors.
Suboptimal use of resources and areas, which led to delays in the processing process and an increase in the amount of waste that could not be processed.

Solutions for automation of the waste processing landfill:

KONSORT developed and implemented a comprehensive automation system for the landfill in Dnipro, which includes the use of various types of conveyor equipment and specialized systems for solid waste processing. The solution consisted of the following components:

Conveyor systems for the transportation of waste: Use of belt and screw conveyors to automate the processes of moving waste throughout the station. This made it possible to significantly reduce transportation time and reduce labor costs.
Magnetic and Vortex Separators: Installation of magnetic drums to remove ferrous metals from the waste stream, and vortex separators provided efficient treatment of non-ferrous metals. This increased the level of sorting and made it possible to increase the amount of materials suitable for secondary processing.
Screens and vibrating systems: Installation of vibrating screens to separate waste by size. This made it possible to better prepare the materials for further stages of processing, for example, for composting or energy processing of organic waste.
Pneumatic systems and calibrators: Pneumatic systems have been used to remove light materials such as plastic and paper, greatly reducing manual workload and speeding up the sorting process. Calibrators ensured the accuracy of separation of materials by type.

Used equipment for waste processing:

Belt conveyors – 4 units for moving garbage along the sorting line.
Magnetic drums – 2 units for extraction of ferrous metals.
Vibrating screens – 3 units for sorting by size.
Pneumatic systems – 2 units for extraction of light materials.
Vortex separators – 2 units for processing non-ferrous metals.

The results of the implementation of the recycling solution:

40% increase in productivity – automation has accelerated sorting and transportation processes.
Cost reduction by 25% – thanks to the minimization of manual labor and optimization of resources.
30% increase in the amount of recycled materials – thanks to high-precision metal extraction and sorting systems.
Increasing the efficiency of space use by 20% – thanks to the introduction of vertical solutions and rational placement of equipment.
Reducing the amount of unprocessed waste – thanks to an improved sorting system.

The KONSORT project helped the waste processing landfill in Dnipro to improve its efficiency and meet environmental standards. The company not only optimized recycling processes, but was also able to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills, reducing the negative impact on the environment.