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Putting wood waste to work in Victoria
From Landfill to Lightbulbs
Ralmax Developments
Ralmax Developments
Ralmax Developments
Ralmax Developments
Wood waste in the CRD
• Historically 50,000 tonnes of wood waste created in CRD
• 16,000 tonnes goes to Hartland Landfill– 10% of all garbage
Source: CRD
Wood waste in the CRD
• 28,000 tonnes goes to other landfills or is burned
• Only 6,000 tonnes is recycled
Wood Waste: From Landfill to Lightbulbs
• Benefits of recycling wood waste– Helps the environment– Creates skilled jobs– Saves oil and gas– Extends the life of the
landfill– Valuable resources
are not wasted
Wood Waste: From Landfill to Lightbulbs
• Almost all wood can be recycled– Wood pallets and
crates– Wood from building
demolition, decks, fences and other structures
Wood Waste: From Landfill to Lightbulbs
• Almost all wood can be recycled– Brush and branches
from land clearing and gardening
– Discarded furniture
Wood Waste: From Landfill to Lightbulbs
• Uses for wood waste:– Contractors refinish
old lumber for doors and trim
– ReStore accepts used renovation materials to benefit Habitat for Humanity
Wood Waste: From Landfill to Lightbulbs
• Uses for wood waste:– Fuel for pulp and
paper mills– Made into particle
board– Generate heat and
electricity
Ralmax and Wood Waste
• Ralmax recycles 16,000 tonnes of wood waste
• 14,000 tonnes used for fuel
• Partnership with CRD could grow to 20,000 tonnes or more annually
Ralmax and Wood Waste
• Work to make it convenient– Onsite sorting– Convenient local
drop off points
• Wood waste ground into “hog fuel” using a tub grinder
Case History: Wood waste fires up Kimberly Clark
• Wood waste is shipped to Kimberly Clark’s power plant in Everett, WA
• State-of-the-art 54-Megawatt generators power the mill and the community
Case History: Wood waste fires up Kimberly Clark
• Every barge delivers enough fuel to generate electricity for 120 homes
• Creates skilled jobs in Victoria
Wood Waste: From Landfill to Lightbulbs
• You can help– Prepare your wood by removing garbage such
as plastics– Arrange to take your wood waste to a drop
site in your community that can recycle wood– Watch for the barge leaving Victoria’s inner
harbour knowing that you’ve helped to make a difference.
Images of barge