Method of collecting recyclable containers from a redemption cen

Details Method of collecting recyclable containers from a redemption cen Method of collecting recyclable containers from a redemption cen

1997-06-25

1999-03-30

Milef, Boris

Conveyors: fluid current

Intake to fluid current conveyor

Load receptacle type

406 39, 209930, 209289, 209215, B65G 5340, B60P 160, B03C 100, B07B 122

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058880275

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an improved method of removing and transporting empty, recyclable, aluminum and plastic beverage containers returned to redemption centers without requiring the redemption centers to sort the containers by distributor and then separate the containers into like materials for removal. The present invention also illuminates the burden imposed on the distributors from having to pick up the containers from the redemption centers, then shred or bale the materials, and then sell the materials to recyclers. The invention comprises the steps of collecting and depositing the aluminum and plastic containers into a single holding bin at the redemption center's facilities. Using a blower such as a centrifugal fan and chute to blow the contents of the holding bin into a transporter such as a semi-trailer or compactor. Transporting the transporter to a separating facility which automatically separates the aluminum and plastic containers into like materials. Then delivering to a recycling facility the separated beverage containers, thereby eliminating the need for the distributors to pick up their beverage containers from the redemption centers for delivery to recyclers.

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