Our unique patented process known as "Steam Classification" uses a sealed, rotating autoclave (or vessel) loaded with about 25 tons of MSW per batch.  A specific combination of temperature (provided by saturated steam), pressure and agitation is applied for approximately 90 minutes to sterilize the material and reduce the volume by about  60%, while the weight is not reduced.  The process also delaminates paint and dissolves labels from tin and aluminum cans which increases their value.

The process completely changes the composition of the MSW and converts it into separable components of sterilized organic and inorganic materials and features near zero discharges to the air, water and soil. 

The sterilized organic component is biomass that contains cellulose with significant papermaking fiber which is screened and removed from the outfeed conveyors.  The cellulose material is processed through a series of cleaning and screening equipment to recover the long fibers, which is formed into wetlap.  The wetlap is sold to box making plants as feedstock for their corrugated medium used in making cardboard boxes.

The standard recyclables are sent through a series of magnets and separators to segregate the aluminum, tin and steel which are sold at market prices.