ANSI Z245.41-2015 for First Time Since 2008 : NWRA Updates Material Recycling Facility Standard for Single Stream
The revised industry standard pertaining to the design, manufacturing, operation and maintaining of material recovery facilities (MRFs) in the US has been published by the US the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA).
The organisation explained that the standard for “Equipment Technology and Operations for Wastes and Recyclable Materials – Facilities for the Processing of Commingled Recyclable Materials – Safety Requirements”, known as ANSI Z245.41-2015, was last updated in 2008.
NWRA said that the new standard specifically addresses single stream processing, including sorting done mechanically using equipment such as separator screens, optical sorters, and glass breakers. In this method, material is quality control checked by employees performing manual sorting of the final product.
The previous standard that was released in 2008 was said to have focused on dual stream processing systems more relevant to older recycling practices.
“After 20 years of recycling, a lot has changed in the recycling industry, especially with the advances in equipment,” commented Susan Eppes, chair of the Z245 Accredited Standards Committee.
“The Z245.41-2015 standard addresses these changes and keeps manufacturers and operators of MRFs current on safety standards,” she added.
ANSI Z245.41-2015 is available NWRA’s website
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