All aboard for a new waste recycling revenue stream – railroad ties
Railroad ties are particularly difficult to dispose of because the wood used for them is soaked in creosote, a carbon-based petroleum, for preservation purposes. Railroad companies frequently replace railway ties, and the removed ties are often resold as landscaping timber, but another less common reuse of railroad ties are as a valuable waste-to-energy (WTE) fuel.
But proper processing must first happen to convert old railway ties into fuel, and Ecoverse® can show you the way with our complete lineup of grinders, shredders, and screeners.
Railroad Ties Processing Equipment
Our high-torque shredders are perfectly suited for the reduction and processing of contaminant-laden railway ties. A random plate or spike left on the tie could do immense damage to many units but the breakaway combs on our shredders allow contaminants to easily pass. After primary reduction, used cross ties can be passed through a high-speed grinder then a trommel or star screen to meet the desired WTE material specifications.
Ecoverse helps you do more, better thanks to our partners:
• High-speed Grinders
• High-torque Shredders
• Twin-Shaft Shredders
• Trommel Screens
• Star Screens
• Trommel Screens
• Conveyors
• Stackers
• Density Separators
The railroad tie recycling train hasn’t left the station yet but get on board before you’re left behind
Case Studies
Bonneville County Idaho: Keeping a Beautiful Area Beautiful
You would not be faulted for being unfamiliar with Bonneville County, Idaho. For most people in this country, it’s quite a bit off the beaten path. But for those lucky…
Read MoreTremson Corporation Gets Trifecta of Benefits from Doppstadt SM Trommel
More than 50 years ago, George Tremblay Sr. founded a land clearing business an hour or so north of New York City. The Putnam County area was fast becoming an…
Read MoreThe Unlikely Path to Food Waste Processing for Missouri Organic Recycling
Some businesses start with a very clear intent and steadily grow in pursuit of that single goal. Others are businesses of opportunity, identifying moments of potential and exploring the possibility…
Read More