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Seminar to Maximise Timber Recycling in NSW |
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The
NSW Timber Development Association
and the
NSW Environment Protection Authority
present Maximising Timber Recycling: A free seminar for generators, recyclers and users of waste commercial and industrial (C&I) timber.
The seminar will feature a detailed presentation by Geraldine Busby, Coordinator Sales and Product Development at Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC). EMRC’s Hazelmere Recycling Centre is the only timber recycling operation in Western Australia that is diverting significant timber waste from landfill. Opened in 2008, it develops markets and supplies products for the landscape, particleboard and animal husbandry industries. It has recently undertaken a major machinery purchase and commissioning process.
Geraldine will present on the Centre’s experience in the following areas:
- Selection and operation of machinery
- Staff supervision and training
- Day to day operation
- Quality Assurance /Quality Control processes including handling of Copper Chrome Arsenate (CCA) and H2F “bluepine” treated timber
- Developing and meeting customer requirements
- Sampling and analysis
Stephen Mitchell from the NSW Timber Development Association will take attendees through Quality Assurance / Quality Control guidelines developed for NSW recyclers of end-of-life wood for use as poultry bedding.
Seminar Details
Date: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Time: 7.15am registrations for 7.30 am start. Finish 9:30 am
Food: A continental breakfast will be provided.
Place: Northcott Conference Centre, 1 Fennel Street, North Parramatta
Spaces are strictly limited and will fill quickly. Avoid disappointment - book today.
RSVP Monday 26th May 2012
T: (02) 8424 3703
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Running a timber recycling business |
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Ian Dolan of Recycled Timbers in Sydney’s west operates a timber recycling business in a 12,000 m2 shed
dedicated to recycling electric light poles, bridge timbers and marine piers. A podcast of Ian’s story is available
on the Builders and Tradies Radio website. |
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New research on acceptable levels of preservative treated timber in reuse applications released |
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A report by researchers at University of Melbourne and Monash University providing guidance on appropriate allowable levels of preservatives in products from wood waste has just been released. The guidelines are referenced against major end use classes and dominant timber treatments. In addition, the research highlights the discrepancies between mandated exposure limits for the chemical constituents and some recycling industry guidelines and the risks associated with the recommended concentration limits of commercially used preservatives in wood recycling applications in Australia.
Download the full
research report. |
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$750 subsidy for business to reduce waste disposal in Queensland |
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With the introduction of an Industry Disposal Waste Levy in Queensland the Government has developed a range of programs to help business reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. One program is a $750 subsidy to review existing waste management arrangements, and commit to improvement by introducing a new resource recovery service to divert more material from going to landfill. Limited subsidies are available. For more information: QLD Government Environmental Management |
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Global NRG seeks waste wood |
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Global NRG, a leading Waste-to-Energy (WTE) group are just entering Australia and are looking for 4-6 million tonnes of wood from a range of sources, including post-consumer and sawmill residues.
The company owns patented technologies for converting cellulose waste, including wood, into renewable energy either for electricity or syngas. Global NRG plants are already operating in North and South America, Europe, Africa, China and Russia. More information at www.nuglobalnrg.com |
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Recycling pays off in award winning Australian design |
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An old tip site turned recycling depot in the Melbourne outer suburb of Dandenong has proven a useful resource for architects and designers of some of 2011’s most acclaimed projects. Read more at Architecture & Design. |
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Ubeeco – New system for recycling wood offcuts |
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Ubeeco Packaging Solutions in Sydney’s west have invested in new hoppers and a chipping system to recycle their packaging wood offcuts into the landscape industry. To see the hoppers, chipper and integrated pickup system have a look on the Environmental page of their Website at www.ubeeco.com.au/Environment.htm |
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Fully automated wood recycling plant opens in Perth |
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 On the 6th April 2011, the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) officially opened their fully automated Wood Grinding Plant at The Hazlemere Timber Recycling Centre in Perth, which is designed to recycle 20 tonne per hour of wood waste. HAAS-Recycling (Germany) designed and manufactured the entire plant, which turns waste wood usually destined for landfill, into two separate streams of chipped and cleaned products that EMRC can sell as animal bedding and for particle board manufacturing.
More information in the HKSD Technology Newsletter, June 2011 (2.7 MB) |
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Read about the Winner of the Best Use of Recycled Timber Award at the Australian Timber Design Awards |
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The Spa Sanctuary at Gwinganna is a marvellous example of how timber can be adopted in various applications from structure to decorative details. A large portion of the pallet employed for the structure and detail of the design comprised Australian reclaimed hardwood timbers that originated from local wharfs, bridges, and old buildings. Read more |
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Carbon Benefits of Not Landfilling Wood Pallets & Packaging |
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A new calculator to assist companies calculate the greenhouse gas savings from diverting used wood pallets and packaging from landfill to reuse, recycling and renewable energy applications in NSW is now available. The calculator, funded by NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, has been launched for a trial period of 6 months. More information at
www.timberstewardship.org.au/calculator |
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