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1. James M. Carbone Jr.
President
jcarbonejr@garb-el.com

2. • Concerns about overuse of fossil • Today, there is an increasing social
fuels and their substantially non- movement towards “sustainability”
renewable nature have generated and a pressure to become
interest in biological sources and environmentally friendly and “go
processes of energy. green.” At Garb-el these are more
than just buzzwords.
Go “GREEN”!

3. • Several environmental issues have emerged in the
past several years with respect to management of
MSW:
1. Generation of renewable and reliable energy
2. Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
3. Loss of green space
• What can be done to help alleviate some of the
burdens associated with MSW?
• What are some ways commercial establishments can
participate in organic waste diversion?
• What are the benefits of diverting food waste from
landfills?

4. 1. Source Reduction: reduce amount
of food being generated
2. Feed People: donate excess food to
food banks, soup kitchens &
shelters
3. Feed Animals: provide food scraps
to farmers
4. Industrial Uses: anaerobic
digestion
5. Composting: recycle food scraps
into nutrient rich soil
6. Landfill/Incineration

5. • Produce – trim from fruits and vegetables
• Baked goods
• Dairy – cheese, yogurt, ice cream
• Floral waste – trimmings & plants
• Plate scraps and leftover food
• Consumable liquid (beer, wine, and juice)
• Meat and poultry
• Seafood

6. • Food waste is generated from many sources: food
processing plants, supermarkets, restaurants,
schools, correctional facilities, etc…
• In the US, food waste has increased by 50 percent
since 1974
• 40 percent of all the food produced in the US is
thrown out
• For every 1 ton of food scraps separated from the
trash before it gets to the landfill, the equivalent of
6 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) is prevented from
being released into the atmosphere

7. • Landfill (34 million tons annually)
• Composting (less than 5%)
• Incineration/Combustion (approx 8-10%)
• Anaerobic Digestion

9. • In the U.S., more than 250 million tons of MSW was
generated in 2008, of which over 135 million tons or
54% was put into landfills
• Landfills are single largest source of methane gas in the
U.S., which is 23 times more destructive as a greenhouse
gas (GHG) than CO2
• Landfills are also the most expensive way to dispose of
food and other organic waste: dumpster rental, hauling
costs, and tipping fees*
*tipping fees in the U.S. range between $40 – over $120/ton

10. • Food waste is the 2nd largest category of MSW
sent to landfills, over 34 million tons
annually

11. • Landfill space is limited, why waste that space with food
waste and continue to harm our environment?
• Diverting food waste from landfills not only conserves
limited landfill space, but also helps to reduce GHG
emissions
• By putting food waste into a landfill, we are wasting a
valuable resource. When properly processed; food scraps
can generate renewable energy, enhance the soil as a
fertilizer, and feed animals
• Using food scraps as a resource rather than disposing of
them in a landfill reflects a cradle-to-cradle closed loop
approach

12. • Sustainable business practice
• Reduces carbon footprint
• Demonstrates environmental stewardship
• Creates marketing value & customer loyalty
• Potential Carbon Credits
A Carbon Credit is a generic term meaning a value
has been assigned to a reduction or offset of greenhouse
gas emissions. One carbon credit is equal to one ton of
carbon dioxide.

13. Compost is the product resulting from the controlled
biological decomposition of organic material that has been
sanitized through the generation of heat and processed to
further reduce pathogens

14. Advantages Disadvantages
• Reduces greenhouse • Expensive (equipment)
gases and Leachate (only • Labor intensive
if properly maintained) • Requires space
• Enriches soil • Odor
• Reduces need for • Attracts vermin & pests
synthetic fertilizers • Weather limitations
• Discourages wildlife
• Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC)
Emissions

15. Heat CO2 Water
Finished Compost
Organic Waste
o2 o2
Compost Pile

16. • While composting is a nice alternative to sending food
and other organic waste to landfills, it is not always
practical
• The time necessary to make usable, cured compost can
vary from weeks to years depending on the method and
size
• Composting in conjunction with anaerobic digestion is
an ideal solution
• Composting food waste does not capture the full value of
this energy source

17. Incineration is the thermal destruction of waste. Modern
incineration systems use high temperatures, controlled
air, and excellent mixing to change the chemical, physical,
or biological character or composition of waste materials.

18. Advantages Disadvantages
• Minimum land • Costly & financially risky
requirement • Toxic air emissions:
• Refuse volume reduced dioxins, furans, heavy
by half metals (lead, mercury,
etc…)

19. • More than 90% of materials currently
disposed of in an incinerator can be reused
• Recycling sustains more than 10 times
more jobs per tonnage of waste than
incineration and landfilling
• Incinerators don’t necessarily eliminate
waste, they change the form of it

20. Anaerobic Digestion: is a process whereby
organic waste is broken down in a controlled, oxygen
free environment by bacteria naturally occurring in
the waste material. Methane rich biogas is produced,
thus facilitating renewable energy generation. As a
result, materials that are currently going to landfills
can be utilized; natural methane emissions are
reduced and conventional generation with its
associated carbon emissions is displaced. The
residual nutrient rich liquid and digestate is suitable
for use as fertilizer, reducing the need for
artificial/synthetic fertilizers.
•Another benefit of anaerobic digestion, in addition to
energy production, is that digesters require less space
than many other large-scale composting methods,
making them easier to locate in urban areas.

21. Garb-el Products Company is a family owned business that began in
Buffalo, NY in 1950 manufacturing disposal units for the restaurant industry.
While disposers were not a new idea, Garb-el took an innovative approach to
their design, introducing an auger feed disposal unit with a hammermill
pulverizer. We have always been a pioneer in the industry and realized our
product line was a natural fit for supermarkets. Garb-el is celebrating 60 years
of manufacturing safe, durable, economically efficient, and reliable equipment.
We have established a reputation for quality, product innovation,
design and value. Garb-el’s strong brand name and new product development
capabilities are unsurpassed in the industry. Our objective has always been to
establish Garb-el as the preeminent manufacturer of commercial organic
recycling equipment and feedstock grinders in the world. Garb-el is excited
about its future and the challenges of meeting the needs of our customers in the
21st century.

22. • At Garb-el, we offer more than a machine, we
offer a turnkey organic waste solution
• Garb-el manufactures equipment capable of
handling/processing in excess of 150 tons/day
• Servicing customers with a network of over
350 service agents nationwide

23. • Manufacturing the most energy efficient
and economical equipment available
• Collaborating with businesses and
communities to reduce their carbon
footprint on the environment
• Environmental and social responsibility
• Transporting/shipping products via
alternatively fueled vehicles
• Eliminating food scraps from landfills

24. • Supermarkets & Restaurants
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Composting
• Colleges & Universities
• Ethanol & Biofuel
• Hospitals
• Fisheries
• Vermi-Composting
• Produce & Pre-cut Processing Plants
• Correctional Facilities
• Hotels & Resorts
• Parks
• Agriculture

25. Fish Cleaning GHV
Stations Models 20,000th
1950 Bedding Disposer 1972 1987 1994
Introduced Introduced Introduced Machine Sold!
Sales Top $1 Service Agents Top 300
Inc. 1967 1985 Plant Expansion 1989 2008
Million
Garb-el Equipment:
• Allows for output consistency control
• Nema 4 watertight electrical control panel & controls (standard)
• Proven hammermill pulverizer
• Serviceable
• Design allows for bulk disposing/processing
• Energy efficient
• Variable feed rate control
• Ability to control particulate size

26. • Garb-el equipment is the most economical,
efficient, convenient, and ecological means of
organic waste processing available
• Have a minimal environmental footprint - they
are: durable, use minimal water, use energy
efficient components, and require nominal
maintenance
• Garb-el machines are constructed of steel and
can be recycled at the end of their life
• Help harness a renewable energy source

27. • Divert food waste • Reduce truck traffic to
from landfills landfills
• Reduce greenhouse • Improve land use by
gas emissions and reducing demand for
carbon footprint landfill space
• Fight climate change • Eliminate odors

28. • Connected to sanitary waste line
• Connected to a holding/storage tank
• Connected directly into anaerobic
digestion process

29. Electricity
Food & Organic Waste
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Compressed
Natural Gas
Engine
Or
Methane & CO2
(Biogas)
Waste Line
-No particulate larger than
approx ¼” in size (can Undigested bacteria free
change mill screen size) solids (digestate after
-Adjustable water flow anaerobic digestion)
control (0 GPM to 10 GPM)
-Handles most types of
organic waste
-Machines range in size from Soil Amendment or
¾ to 20 horsepower Liquid Fertilizer

30. Electricity
Heat
Food & Organic Waste
Anaerobic Digester
Compressed
Natural Gas
Engine
Or
Methane & CO2
(Biogas)
Undigested bacteria free
solids (digestate after
Vac Truck anaerobic digestion)
Holding/Storage
Tank Soil Amendment or
Liquid Fertilizer

31. Electricity
Source Separated Compressed
Food Waste Natural Gas
Alternative
Fueled Truck
Engine
Methane & CO2
(Biogas)
Pulverized Waste
Garb-el
Soil Amendment or
Liquid Fertilizer

32. • Garb-el organic waste grinders are not only
environmentally responsible, but also pragmatic
• When used in conjunction with anaerobic
digestion, can help harness energy
• Have a minimal environmental footprint
• Additional benefits of food waste reduction
include: improved sanitation and public safety and
health for both your facility and community. Food
waste dumped in standard trash cans and
dumpsters in the back alley of a supermarket or
restaurant can attract rodents, insects, and omit
an offensive odor

33. Organic Waste Solutions
• Waste audit
• Site evaluation
• Determine most cost effective &
environmental organic landfill diversion
option
• Identify number of stores and territory to
determine pickup schedule
• Develop organic waste handling protocol
• Training Program – one week prior to rollout,
then as needed during service period

34. Continued Customer Support
• Web-based tracking program
• Reports
• Scheduling
• Tracks all material removed from site(s)
• Shipping documents
• Invoicing

35. James M. Carbone Jr.
Garb - el Products Company
240 Michigan Street
Lockport, NY 14094
p: (980) 218-9333
f: (716) 434-9148
jcarbonejr@garb-el.com
www.garb-el.com

36. • Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov
• Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Washington, DC, 1997.
www.ilsr.org/recycling
• Platt, Brenda et al: Stop Trashing the Climate, ILSR, Eco-cycle &
GAIA, June 2008.
• Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF)
www.werf.org
• US Composting Council
www.compostingcouncil.org
• Propane Education & Research Council
www.propanecouncil.org/rd