What is a MRF?
A MRF is a materials removal facility that manually and mechanically removes problem materials from the incomingwaste stream prior to combustion in a waste-to-energy facility. Sometimes referred to as fuel cleaning facilities, they aredesigned to reduce maintenance costsand downtime for waste-to-energy facilities. The majority of the materials removed at a MRF can be recycled or used as alternate daily cover at a landfill. Other MRFs, or materials recovery facilities, are designed to sort out co-mingled recyclables for use in recycling applications. These systems targetall recyclable materials while MRFs used for waste-to-energy facilities are limited to a few items.
