Case Studies
Kurtz Bros. Bring Consistency, Increase Volume With Backers Star Screen.
Kurtz Bros., Inc. has been a stalwart in Ohio for decades. Founded in 1948, they are best known for their mulch, topsoil and compost production, although they also offer various environmental services through several different brands. Since their founding, Kurtz Bros., Inc. has become the biggest mulch producer in Ohio, serving the entire state for…
Read MoreProduction Up, Costs Down in Richland, Washington
The waste never stops at the Horn Rapids Landfill in Richland, Washington. Tracy Reed, the lead operator for the City of Richland, found that his processing equipment was stopping, however. And frequently. By the summer of 2021, the horizontal high-speed grinder used for the city’s green waste processing had become quite the headache. It was…
Read More380 McKinney Landfill Boosts Their Volume With the INVENTHOR 9
David Dugger had a problem. As the General Manager of the new 380 McKinney Landfill in McKinney, Texas, he was receiving anywhere from 700 – 1,000 tons of bulky construction and demolition waste per day and needed to break it down. Construction and demolition waste is especially rough on landfill equipment and doesn’t compact well.…
Read MoreRoyal Oak Farm Doubles Down on Backhus, Doppstadt
Ken Newman began his journey as co-founder of Royal Oak Farm in England, his birthplace, and where he obtained a horticulture degree from City and Guilds of London Institute. After moving to the United States in 1985, he would work as a truck driver and a manager of gardening stores as well as a landscaping…
Read MoreSustainability in Colorado with A1 Organics & Ecoverse
The words “divert” and “sustainable” explain A1 Organics’ business in the simplest of terms: they divert organic waste from landfills to create compost, soil blends and mulch, resulting in a more sustainable Colorado. Headquartered in Eaton, Colorado, A1 Organics is family owned and operated since 1974, and has diverted more than 7 million tons of…
Read MoreReduction and Reliability with Doppstadt in Payson, UT
As supervisor of the Payson City Municipal Landfill, Jed Lowe knows a thing or two about managing a landfill. With 20 years of experience at the landfill in Payson, Utah, and six years of experience as a supervisor, Lowe knows he must ensure the longevity of the landfill. With recent developments and rapid construction in…
Read MoreCatalyst BioAmendments Makes Exceptional Products with an Exceptional Machine
Keisha Wheeler and Casey Ernst didn’t exactly dream of working with compost when they were children. Instead of examining microbes under a microscope and monitoring worms in piles of dirt, they dreamt their adult lives would be much different – Keisha wanted to be a marine biologist and Casey wanted to be a veterinarian. But…
Read MoreWith New Electric Trommel, Cost Savings Adding Up at The Ground Up
There are probably dozens of green waste recycling companies in Houston, ranging wildly in size, scope, and competence. Anyone can acquire a few machines, license a yard and start accepting material to process. But the few operations that rise to the top will admit that it takes a keen understanding of equipment, fuel, labor, and…
Read MoreRedux Nutrition: A Success Story in Pre-Consumer Food Waste Recycling
Nestled at the foot of some of the most beautiful mountain peaks in North America lies the town of Chilliwack, British Columbia, a nice bike ride away from Vancouver, Canada. Unbeknownst to most of those who pass through here on their way into the nearby provincial parks, Chilliwack is home to one of the more…
Read MoreBonneville 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 enough to live there, they get the last laugh. Few places are more beautiful, and being co-located next to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks…
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