The solid waste baler is used to compact all recyclables, except for the glass, prior to transporting to market. A local trucking company provides the Borough with a discounted transport rate which has helped to maintain low costs. Since it is not practical to transport glass great distances for recycling, and because there is a beneficial use locally, the Borough has utilized the glass in the HBF landfill roads. Glass is an excellent drainage medium in place of gravel, especially since the HBF soils are very silty and gravel must be purchased when needed. Above totals do not include any junk vehicles, scrap metal, or glass recycling tonnages.
Most waste is deposited in the building, compacted and baled prior to disposal.
Unbaleable wastes are deposited in designated staging areas where materials are stored until they can be recycled, burned or buried. Vehicles deposit waste on the tip floor or conveyor belt. Unbaleable waste must be placed in the landfill area. Presorted recyclables such as newspaper, mixed container glass, flattened corrugated cardboard, office paper, and aluminum cans are accepted in designated recycling areas. A vehicle disposal check off list may be obtained from the HBF attendant.