Waste management facility collects loose change
How much money has the Pennsylvania waste management facility collected in lost change since its inception?
The Pennsylvania waste management facility, Reworld, has collected $10 million in lost change since its inception. The company estimates that Americans throw away approximately $68 million in change each year, and Reworld has been able to recover a portion of that through their waste processing operations.
What is the process used by the facility to separate and collect coins from incinerated trash?
The waste management facility in Morrisville, Pennsylvania uses a multi-step process to separate and collect coins from incinerated trash. Here's an outline of the process:
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Incineration: The waste materials are burned in an incinerator at high temperatures, reducing the volume of waste and leaving behind ash and metals, including coins.
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Sifting: The incinerated trash is then sifted through by machines that force coins to fall through round holes, separating them from the rest of the material.
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Sorting: The separated coins are sorted into bins according to their size and denomination.
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Cleaning: The sorted coins go through a washing station where they are cleaned, removing any residue or dirt, and then spread out on a rack to dry.
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Quality Check: The dried coins are inspected to determine which ones are in good condition and which ones are damaged.
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Deposit: The coins that are in good condition are handed over to a third party to be counted and deposited into local banks.
This process allows the facility to restore value to coins that have been discarded and prevent trash from ending up in landfills.
What specific types of materials does Rebecca Guardino, Director of Ash Processing at Reworld, mention are usually found in the quarter-sized particles?
Rebecca Guardino, Director of Ash Processing at Reworld, mentions that in the quarter-sized particles, they usually find a little bit of hardware, but mostly quarters.