Saving valuable air space is a goal for every landfill. Since landfill facilities remain the primary method of refuse disposal, they require the most efficient method of refuse compaction possible. By reducing air voids and attaining optimal refuse density, landfills are able to increase their capacity and lower overall costs.

To maximize their use of space, the SCIA inspects each truckload of trash entering their facility to ensure that it contains no recyclables.  If recyclables of any kind are in the load, they are removed.  They also found that using the right refuse compaction equipment could optimize space utilization and increase the landfill's lifespan.

SCIA contacted JESCO, their local BOMAG dealer and worked with them to research the appropriate refuse compactor for their site. Prior to the purchase of the BOMAG BC1172RB-2, SCIA visited a nearby facility that uses this piece of equipment, the Cape May MUA, and also planned a trip to a landfill facility located in Broome County, New York to see the compactor in action. 

"These trips were very informative," says Lynn Schmidt, site supervisor for the SCIA. "We were able to test the BOMAG ourselves and ask the operators questions about the machine."