Yep, you heard right. Choosing the wrong machine is easy. A surefire way to choose the wrong machine is to simply start by looking for the machine you need. Choosing the right recycling machine isn’t about starting with the machine—it’s about understanding the material. Amaterial testgives you a clear picture of what you can get out of it, how clean it will be, and what it’s worth. That’s where you build your business.
Whether you’re dealing with excavated soil, demolition debris, industrial waste, biomass, or any other type of waste material, you should always start with a simple question:
What's in my material—and what can I do with it?
1. The material test demonstrates the potential of your flow
A material test provides answers to three crucial questions:
- What can be separated?In which fractions are the contaminants found? Such as plastic, soil, stone, wood, or metal.
- What technology can be used?Can pollutants be separated based on size, weight, density, aerodynamics, external characteristics (sensor technology)—or a combination of these factors?
- How pure are the fractions?And how can they be used or resold?
The test provides you with a solid foundation for moving forward with a needs analysis, proposed solutions, and a cost estimate. With that information in hand, you’ll receive a proposed solution within two weeks—based on your actual materials.
2. The volume handled determines capacity requirements
Once you know what the material contains, the next step is to considerhow much of ityou handle and how often.
- One-time flows or project-based?In that case, a mobile solution is often the best choice.
- Large, continuous flows?In that case, stationary is more efficient over time, though it can still consist of mobile machines.
- Need scalability?Modular solutions can provide the flexibility to grow.
We’ll help you scale the right solution for your volumes—and avoid over- or undercapacity.
3. The conditions on site determine which solution works
The sorting solution must work in practice, not just on paper. That’s why we’re looking at:
- Space and accessibility:Is there electricity? How much space do you have?
- Site conditions and logistics:Does the facility need to be moved frequently? Does it need to withstand winter weather?
- Integration:Should sorting be combined with crushing or other further processing?
This affects both the choice of equipment and the installation solution.
4. The purpose of the material determines its value
What will the material be used for?
- On-site reuse(e.g., base course, fill material)
- Sales of products(e.g., combustible materials, metals, recycled soil)
- Lower costs for hauling away or landfilling
Yourvalue isn’t created by the sorting process itself, but by what you can do with the sorted materials. That’s why we always start withthe end usein mind when developing a proposal.
5. Your Guide to Choosing the Right Machine – Step by Step
Here is Our for taking you from raw materials to recycled resources:
- Material testing– we analyze your material and propose a solution
- Volume and flow analysis– we select the right machine
- Site conditions– we adapt the design and mobility
- Business objectives– we tailor our approach to your needs: recycling, sales, reuse
Want to know what your materials are worth?
📦 We offermaterial testing with recommended solutions within two weeks.
🔍 You’ll find out exactly which waste streams can be sorted, how they can be used—and whether it’s worth the effort.
👉 Contact us to schedule a test. You have everything to gain—and plenty to recycle.