Putting wood waste to work in Victoria

From Landfill to Lightbulbs

Ralmax Developments

Ralmax Developments

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