RePower South, USA

Challenge

In a market where landfilling has been the default for most waste streams, RePower South needed to shift the paradigm: recover valuable commodities (aluminum, steel, plastics, paper/cardboard) and then convert the remaining non-recyclable paper and plastic fraction into a clean, low-carbon fuel. This required handling large volumes of waste with minimal manual sorting, producing a fuel recognised by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a non-waste product, and creating baled fuel feedstock suitable for transport and use.

Solution

To meet these needs, RePower South employed a system integration including technology from Bulk Handling Systems, Loesche GmbH (via A-Tec RocketMill), license from Accordant Energy LLC for their ReEF™ fuel, and two of Bale Wrappers supplied by Cross Wrap for the wrapper stage. The wrappers secure the bales of feedstock (after baling by PAAL/Dokon balers) for safe transport and storage.

Key takeaway

• The integrated solution enabled RePower South to move beyond landfill disposal toward value-creation from waste, recovering commodities and producing a certified fuel.
• Use of Bale Wrappers ensured that the fuel bales are securely wrapped, transport-ready and maintain shape and durability during handling.
• The model demonstrates how modern waste-to-energy and recycling facilities can deliver both environmental and economic benefits, setting a new standard in the US market.