Pollution Prevention Equipment Program (PPEP)Pollution Prevention Equipment Program (PPEP)

Solid Waste Baler/ConveyorActivity: NAVSTA San Diego

Benefits Reduces generation of solid wastes and

associated disposal costs Diverts solid wastes from landfills Compacts and bales recyclable materials

including :paper, cardboard, and metals Supports activity’s recycling goals Compacted bales are sold to local recyclers to

reduce operational costs of recycling program

Return on Investment and Break Even Point $126,000 (per 10-year period) 5 years

Status Implemented at 3 installations as of the first

quarter of FY98

Large baler compacts and bales cardboard, paper and light gauge non-ferrous metal with a bale weight up to 1500 pounds. The baling cycle is 140 seconds.

System includes: 100 horsepower electrical motor, manual, semi-automatic, and automatic electrical controls, air-cooled heat exchanger, conveyor control, bale discharge platform, upper and lower sonic sensors, and hopper extension