Today’s landfills are carefully engineered structures designed to contain waste and its by-products. Dozers, excavators, wheel loaders and especially compactors are used mostly for the special demands and safety requirements of this work.
John Glossat, National Business Development Manager from Tutt Bryant Equipment, says there is more to successful compaction than just having a compactor.
“There is a general assumption that most landfills will automatically be equipped with a compactor. But there’s so much more to getting the job done right than just having a compactor – you must have the right machine for the job and provide your team with the training and resources they need to use it productively,” he says.
Tutt Bryant Equipment, together with compaction technology manufacturer BOMAG, are using their specialist employees and machinery to tackle one landfill at a time.
BOMAG is a recognised name in compaction technology, it provides a range of machines for the compaction of soil, asphalt, and refuse. It also offers professional solutions supporting roadworks, construction, earthmoving, horticultural and recycling industries.
Its landfill compactor line spans a range of abilities to tackle tasks from soil to landfill compaction. The landfill compactors are one line of BOMAG machines that, John says, has stamped a footprint in the Australian market.
“BOMAG has developed its compactors in conjunction with operators from around the world to achieve the best possible outcome for landfill owners and operators,” he says.
“These machines are specifically designed with technologies to operate in even the toughest conditions.”
BOMAG landfill compactors are designed to work in difficult conditions. John says the effort of the machine depends on several factors.
“The type of waste, the moisture content, the size and type of machine, operator technique, slope and many other factors all contribute to the effort of the machine. Some material reaches optimum density in one or two passes, other material might take six or more,” he says.
The key to success is knowing the machine you’re working with and choosing the right option for the job. Environmental factors and the type of machine also need to be considered.
“Many factors come into play when selecting equipment, things such as maximum waste tonnage and working hours per day, pushing distance in meters, percentage of biodegradable material, operation mode (whether it be uphill or downhill) and what blade is being used should all be considered,” John says.
“Let’s face it, if you don’t have the right compactor on site, no proper compaction takes place. Waste would simply pile up and you’re left with a large pile of rubbish that a dozer could spread but not deliver the density required. The BOMAG compaction capabilities work to get the best results, not only out of the waste materials, but the operators as well.”
While the machine’s main purpose is for the spread and compaction of waste materials on landfill sites, John says there are many other features that make them unique.
“The oscillating and articulating joint keeps all wheels firm on the ground to deliver consistent ground contact and pressure at all times,” he says.
“Other benefits include the scraper at the front and rear and the offset from front of rear wheels. Standard side cutters also clear or cut debris that may get tangled such as cables or wires.
“The landfill compactors also have a high air intake some four plus metres above ground, allowing clean air to flow through the machine with ease anytime.”
John says that Tutt Bryant Equipment is the sole National Dealer for BOMAG, and jointly, they hope to continue to support landfills Australia wide with their compaction needs.
“It’s important to us that these machines allow landfill owners and operators to complete their daily tasks,” he says.
“Since 1986, BOMAG has had a strong presence within Australia with us, we gain more strength year in and year out.”
For more information, visit: www.tuttbryant.com.au
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