Two versatile JCB backhoes have replaced static waste compactors at a group of recycling centres, saving the operator time and money.
Bryson Recycling operates five household waste recycling centers in Conwy and Denbighshire, North Wales, where it traditionally used static waste compactors.
Now the company has invested in two versatile JCB 5CX PRO Wastemaster models that are capable of completing waste compaction requirements as well as a range of additional features.
Using a jaw bucket attachment on the rear actor, backhoes can collect, sort and compress waste into a bin, fitting more waste into each and reducing the number of bin collections needed to process recyclables . They can also move containers using an integrated hook at the front and, with excellent rolling capacity, can operate at all five sites in Wales.
Bryson recycling site manager Dan McCabe said: “We chose JCB because of their long-standing reputation for quality craftsmanship. We read in the trade press that the 5CX PRO Wastemaster was specifically designed for household waste recycling sites and this certainly increased our initial interest.
“After seeing it in action at a demonstration event, we were confident that the machine would have a positive impact on our operations and it has definitely proven to be the case. We refer to the 5CX PRO Wastemaster as a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ as it has so many capabilities that benefit the waste management industry.
“Prior to this purchase we used static waste compactors which were expensive to maintain and operate compared to the productivity they could achieve. With the JCB models we have exceeded the capacity we could previously process with the static waste compactor and are reducing costs In the process, the 5CX models are also notable for their ability to stand on four legs for greater visibility, move waste containers with the front hook, while having the added flexibility of driving the machine quickly from one place to another.”
With a 4-speed transmission (complete with Torquelock), the JCB 5CX Wastemaster can travel up to 25 mph (40 km/h). JCB’s Smoothride system minimizes rebound loads; this means increased operator comfort, increased travel speed, reduced material spillage and wear on the loader arms.
Bryson Recycling is the UK’s largest social enterprise recycler. It collects and processes recycling materials from over 50% of households in Northern Ireland, operates 11 recycling centers in Donegal and Wales and provides garden and waste collection services.
