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Resource Recycling
P.O. Box 42270
Portland, OR 97242-0270
(503) 233-1305
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Bandit Industries, Inc.’s (Remus, Michigan) newest Beast Recycler line is built for municipalities, tree services and land clearing operations looking to efficiently dispose of on-site limbs, brush and other tree debris.
        Weighing less than 20,000 pounds, the compact, maneuverable Model 1680 Sharptooth Beast Recycler comes equipped with engine options up to 275 horsepower, and rides on two 12,000-pound Torflex axles, allowing for easy transport.
        Featuring a 52-inch-wide by two-feet-high infeed opening, the 1680 Sharptooth Beast Recycler also comes standard with 26 cutterbodies, and an optional 36-inch, hydraulic-folding infeed pan.  (800) 952-0178 or www.banditchippers.com.

Fecon’s (Lebanon, Ohio) FTX 140-Forestry Mulcher has the capabilities to easily transform land from thick underbrush to useable acreage.
        Powered by a 140-horsepower (2,400 revolutions per minute), 4045H John Deere engine, the four-cylinder mulcher is intended for such applications as land clearing, orchard clean-up and removal, prairie and wetland restoration, agricultural preparation and land development.   The 17-feet, nine-inch-long FTX 140-FM can be used to mulch brush, branches, slash, standing and fallen trees, root balls and stumps, as well.
        When equipped with Fecon’s seven-foot-wide Bull Hog 85 Forestry Mower with hydraulic tilting push bar, the machine can produce a max cut of approximately six-feet wide.  With the BH85FM, the steel-tracked FTX 140-FM has an operating weight of 15,100 pounds.
        The mulcher’s cab measures in at over seven-feet high and three-feet wide, providing what amounts to nearly eight feet of operating height.  Equipped with an optional reversing fan and a hydraulic cooler, the machine utilizes as much as 6,000 pounds per square inch of hydraulic pressure.
        With 15 inches of total ground clearance, the FTX 140-Forestry Mulcher travels at speeds ranging from 2.4 to 4.2 miles per hour.  (800) 528-3113 or www.fecon.com.

NatureMill (San Francisco) has manufactured an indoor automatic composter that allows individuals to produce stink-free fertilizer in the comfort of their own kitchens.
        At 20-inches tall, 20-inches deep and one-foot wide, the 17-pound NatureMill Composter is available in three versions (The “Plus,” “Pro” and “Pet-Friendly”), all of which are small enough to fit into a standard kitchen cabinet.  The professional version, which is outfitted with a foot pedal for convenient, hands-free operation, is designed for large families, offices and small restaurants.
        Powered by a standard 110- or 120-volt outlet, the unit’s monthly power usage (at five kilowatts) is comparable to that of a standard night light – costing the average consumer only about 50 cents per month to operate.  Furthermore, the unit is equipped with a vacation mode, which allows the composter to automatically activate after a period of inactivity to conserve energy, and optimize heat and mixing for curing.
        Capable of accepting almost all food and paper waste items, the machine can process up to 120 pounds of organic material per month, utilizing a hot composting process that consists of mixing, air flow, heat (an internal reactor temperature of 140-degrees Fahrenheit) and moisture.   In addition to the use of a carbon filter to strain all incoming air, the risk of odor also has been eliminated by the quick working cultures consuming the waste, a process that actually emanates a mild aroma comparable to that of sourdough, mushrooms or damp straw.
        Every other week, the composter produces one batch of high-nitrogen compost, which is a perfect soil amendment for lawns, gardens, trees or potted plants.  According to NatureMill officials, one batch of compost is good for 10 to 40 square feet of coverage.
        Constructed with an external housing made of recycled polyethylene, the composter has been outfitted with food-grade stainless steel and aluminum internal components to handle the rigors of continuous heavy-duty use.  Just as effective outdoors as it is indoors, the NatureMill indoor automatic composter is available in a wide array of designer colors, as well.  (800) 613-6629 or www.naturemill.com.

Bobcat Co. (West Fargo, North Dakota) has introduced its newest series of compact tractors, a line that will consist of nine different models by the end of 2008.
        Intended for farmers, ranchers, commercial landscapers, groundskeepers and homeowners, the tractors are powered by a 21- to 30-horsepower diesel engine, and feature four-wheel drive for traversing rough terrain.  Additionally, a hydrostatic transmission provides for easy operation and a tight turning radius, making the tractors perfect for applications in tight environments.
        At an operating weight of 2,000 to 3,100 pounds, the Bobcat compact tractors can elevate up to 1,225 pounds at 24-inches behind lift point.  Outfitted with durable steel side panels and a hood design that provides superior visibility to the front of the tractor, each tractor also comes standard with a number of safety features, including a spark arrestor muffler, a horn, brake lights, glow plug engine preheat, a toolbox, cruise control, a standard suspension seat and fully retractable seat belt, plus a safety interlock system that allows for neutral start and operation.
        The three-cylinder compact tractors, which include a travel speed of up to 13.1 miles per hour, can be used with a wide variety of Bobcat implements, such as an angle blade, auger, backhoe, box blade, finish mower, seeder and tine rake, as well as a front-end loader and attachments.  (701) 241-8700 or www.bobcat.com.

Nu-Recycling Technology, Inc.’s (Naperville, Illinois) newest chute system has been specifically engineered for effective separation of recyclables generated by mid- to high-rise multi-family properties.  The NuReTec 3000 Automatic Recycling System comes in three models (side-by-side, in-line and right-angle), requires little floor space and can easily be installed and maintained.
        Adaptable with a property’s existing debris chute system, the NuReTec 3000 works nicely with or without a trash compactor and equipment.  Designed to perform with just one chute and at the touch of a button, the unit allows recyclables to be kept in perfect condition in up to three containers, ranging in size from 95 gallons to two cubic yards.
        With the use of a NuReTec Master Control Panel, which converts 110 volts of power to 24 volts of direct current to operate the unit’s floor control panels and electric linear actuators, residents select the container (refuse, paper or commingled) they want to open, and the NuReTec 3000 automatically opens the desired container.  The recycling chute is able to deposit to the right, left or rear, depending on space availability and room layout.  According to Nu-Recycling Technology officials, the system has the capabilities to recover nearly 60 percent of the solid waste that normally ends up landfilled via such properties.   (630) 904-5237 or www.nuretec.com.

Truck and trailer manufacturer JMH Trailers Inc. (Hamburg, Pennsylvania) has introduced its newest steel dump trailer intended for scrap hauling and other heavy hauling applications.  At 13-feet, three-inches high and 45-feet long, the heavy duty Monster 4 Steel Dump Trailer is being touted as the largest street legal dump trailer in the world, with a payload capacity of 97 cubic yards.
        A completely frameless trailer, the Monster 4’s round barrel body is constructed of a lighter weight, but durable, 3/16-inch thick 450 Hardox Steel, with one-quarter-inch rear sheet for extra re-enforcement.  The trailer has been outfitted with seven ribs for superior support, as well.
        Equipped with two 25,000-pound rear axles and a rear axle anti-lock braking system, the Monster 4 also has been designed with “four on the floor” dumping capabilities.  According to JMH representatives, unlike traditional steel dump trailers that only keep one axle on the ground while dumping, the “four on the floor” feature allows the Monster 4 to remain completely stable throughout the entire dumping process, as all four rear wheels of the trailer remain completely on the ground.  A Watson and Chalin Manufacturing Inc. (McKinney, Texas) single-point suspension also assures the trailer’s long-term load stability.
        Other features of the Monster 4 Steel Dump Trailer include: A Heavy-duty top rail clean-off; a heavy-duty front rail; a steerable tri-axle; a barn door with skid plate or JMH Fuel Save Air Gate; and tarp options.  The trailers can also be built to a customer’s desired specifications.  (877) 564-9597 or www.jmhtrailers.com.

Sterling Hempstead Shredder Systems, LLC’s (Forest, Virginia) latest 500 Series Shredders have been designed to handle larger material sizes, in addition to higher volumes.
        Depending on the unit’s cutting chamber size, the 500 Series is powered by either an electric or hydraulic motor, with a power range of 50 to 200 horsepower.  The shredder’s heavy-duty machined and dowled cutting chamber ranges in size from as small as 54 inches by 44 inches to as big as 95 inches by 44 inches, with several additional sizes available in between.
        To reduce blade maintenance downtime, the 500 Series has been created with a unique split-end plate design, which allows the unit’s dual shafts and blades to be removed as a complete assembly.  Manufactured from 4140 alloy steel, the shredder’s blades, cycloidal speed spacers and shafts also have been provided with additional strength and abrasion resistance to handle an abundance of products, such as steel and aluminum material, pallets, large-diameter plastic pipe, bulky waste, electronic waste, truck beds, plastic piling and railroad ties.
        For ease of maintenance and product/color changes, the Sterling Hempstead 500 Series Shredders features a tilt back hopper as well.  (434) 316-5310 or www.hempsteadshredders.com.

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