The Sutta Company, a scrap paper processor in Oakland, CA, uses short
tons. How much space one ton takes up depends a lot on the handling of
the material. A 40 cubic yard compactor receiver can hold about 14,000
lbs or more. of white ledger trim collected via a pneumatic conveying
system. (However, we don't recommend more weight because it becomes a
freight issue.)
A 40 cubic yard open top roll-off container holds about 1 short ton or
less of hand loaded, flattened OCC, while a 40 cubic yard compactor
receiver will hold perhaps a little over 2 tons of OCC loaded the same
in the manner. A standard sized bale of OCC made in a 90" down-stroke
baler can weigh between 800 and 1,100 pounds, a little less than 1/2
short ton.
According to one of the mills we deal with considers an "ideal" bale of
CPO is 60"L x 32"H x 42"W weighing at least 1,000 lbs. An "ideal" bale
of OCC (low density) is 60"L x 31"H x 42/45"W weighing at least 1,000
lbs. An "ideal" bale of OCC (high density) is 60"L x 32"H x 42"W
weighing at least 1,000 lbs.
Hope that helps.
Myra Nissen
The Sutta Company
http://www.sutta.com
510-873-8777
myracycl@inreach.com
Bruce Nordman wrote:
>
>I always wondered
> how many people can visualize a ton of paper ...