Processing Construction and Demolition Debris as a Business

摘要

ERRCO believes that the following guiding principles apply in determiningwhether a profit can be made from processing of construction and demolition materials. 1. To the degree possible, strong (contractual, if possible) relationships need to exist with both major suppliers of material to be processed as well as with markets for the products derived to processing. If you can't get contracts, maintain close contact and treat your customers well. 2. Processing facilities must have the flexibility to adjust their operations to prevailing supply and market conditions such as a regular seasonal downturn. 3. A C&D processing facility must rigidly hold to the terms and conditions of its solid waste operating permit. This will affect the long-term viability the facility as well as the public perception of its effectiveness. 4. For health, safety and regulatory reasons, A C&D processing facility must guard against receiving materials such as asbestos. If it is received, contingency plans must be put into effect to safely manage the material. (For health and safety reasons, ERRCO has six certified asbestos inspectors on staff. These people normally function as equipment operators or supervisors but also have the responsibility of inspecting all C&D loads received for processing. 5. ERRCO believes that support of effective fuel markets in the future requires us to work closely with biomass power producers so that they understand C&D processors' technical and economic problems and we understand theirs.