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Material Recycling Facilities
White Skip Hire
boosts RDF
Efficiency with new
Twin Ram Baler
Planning for the future from day one
We design MRFs with scalability and compliance in mind as regulations
and materials streams are constantly evolving. This may mean oversizing
conveyors or screens where appropriate, leaving space in the layout for
future equipment additions, and in turn, ensuring facilities are ready for
stricter fire codes, health & safety standards and maintenance access
requirements.
What success looks like
For STADLER, a well-designed MRF is one that runs efficiently and safely,
with minimal downtime and maximum material recovery. Key design
elements include ergonomic layout for operators, smooth material flow to
avoid bottlenecks, and the right level of automation — always with room
for human oversight and maintenance access.
Our projects at the Biffa MRF in Ipswich, UK, and the Republic Services
Polymer Center in Indianapolis, U.S., demonstrate what’s possible when
planning and collaboration begin early. In both cases, detailed feedstock
analysis guided equipment choices, early design decisions reduced civil
engineering costs, high automation delivered consistently clean output
materials that command premium prices, and scalable layouts prepared
the plants for future growth.
As material recovery becomes increasingly central to the circular economy,
the role of smart, flexible MRF design becomes ever more critical. At
STADLER, we see each project as infrastructure for a more sustainable
future.
White Skip Hire facility in London has
recently commissioned a fully
automatic twin ram baler, significantly
improving RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel)
processing capacity, throughput, and
overall operational efficiency.
REP-TEC, the market leader in energy efficient
twin ram balers, supplied the fully automatic baler,
which is now running at full capacity, producing
bales every 2.5 minutes, with individual bale
weights of up to 1.2 tonnes. This twin ram is REP-
TEC’s flagship Goliath baler, the largest twin ram
baler in REP-TEC’s product portfolio, delivering a
massive throughput, significantly outperforming
the facility's previous equipment.
Designed to meet the demanding needs of RDF
processing, the Goliath combines high-density
baling with fully automatic controls, allowing
operators to maintain consistent output with
minimal manual intervention. The robust build and
powerful compaction system make it particularly
suited for handling the lightweight, mixed
materials typical of RDF streams.
RDF Baling
Efficient baling of Refuse Derived Fuel plays a key
role in optimising its value. The Goliath twin ram
baler from REP-TEC is designed and engineered
specifically for this purpose, enabling high-
performance, low-maintenance operation in
high-volume environments.
Josh Vaughan, Plant Manager at White Skip Hire
commented: "Since installing our new twin ram
baler, REP-TEC has been fantastic to work with.
It’s always easy to get hold of someone for
support, and their team is incredibly
knowledgeable. The regular servicing by the team
means our machine stays in top condition, and
any potential issues are looked after before they
become problems. This machine itself is much
faster than our last one, significantly improving
our efficiency. We are delighted with the service
and support!"
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