Size Reduction Technology for Carpet Waste
Abstract
A performance summary of a mechanical size
reduction technology is presented. Results
demonstrate the time required to perform size
reduction on a bale of carpet waste, and the resulting
volume reduction achieved therefrom. The reduction
in volume is then related to operating cost of the size
reduction equipment, to estimate the total cost of
reduction. The characteristics of the size-reduced
material are presented in a form to suggest
alternative uses for the waste materials.