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that portions are measured for ripping of bags <strong>and</strong> then it is transported to the
moving belts for its final destination, which is the recycling plant.
Picture 62.: Area where the emission of odors <strong>and</strong> dust is fully under control
(P.A.C., 2009)
Collection building
A mechanical sorting (Picture 63.) of dry matter (paper, plastic) from fluid
matter (organic) takes place at the recycling building <strong>and</strong> then a manual
separation is made, from which the lanes of recyclable material may be sorted
for utilization <strong>and</strong> re-use. The sorted recyclable material is packaged <strong>and</strong> ready
for sale. A fraction is left from the treatment, which is rich in organic matter
<strong>and</strong> which, when mixed with the lane of "green" waste, is led to the rapid
composting plant for further treatment. (P.A.C., 2009)
Picture 63.: Mechanical shorting
(P.A.C., 2009) Rapid
Composting Unit
The rich organic fraction is compressed (after it has been separated from mixed
waste) in a reactor with a concurrent aerobic fermentation <strong>and</strong> infusion of air.