High Margin Wood Waste Disposal with Merris Air Curtain Incinerator

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The Challenge

For any business that handles significant wood waste, the challenge of disposal can be a major drain on resources and profitability. Walter, the owner of a wood yard and composting business, faced this exact issue. With a steady flow of wood waste from his operations, he needed a solution that was not only effective but also economically sound.

Wood Waste Piling Up with No Where to Go

The Solution: The Merris WX-5 Air Curtain Burner

After researching various options, Walter chose the Merris WX-5 Air Curtain Burner. His decision was driven by several key factors:

Cost-Effectiveness: Traditional disposal methods, such as hauling to a landfill or using a grinder, came with significant costs, including tipping fees, diesel consumption, and wear-and-tear on expensive equipment. The Mairis burner offered a way to dramatically reduce these expenses.
Open-Bottom Design and Rolloff Capable: A key feature that set the Merris WX-5 apart was its open-bottom and rolloff design. This was crucial for Walter's operation, which frequently moves its equipment to different locations on the yard. The open bottom simplifies the process and avoids the potential for damage to the unit’s internal panels. It can also be transported with his rolloff truck.
Operational Efficiency: The Merris burner allowed Walter to process a large volume of material quickly and with minimal fuel consumption. In one day alone, he was able to burn approximately 120 cubic yards of wood waste using only about 10 gallons of diesel—the same amount of fuel needed to simply start the machine.

Merris WX-5 Air Curtain Incinerator Reducing Wood Waste to Ash

The Results

The Merris WX-5 has transformed Walter's waste management process. By switching to the air curtain burner, he has achieved significant benefits:

Reduced Operational Costs: The burner drastically lowers his expenses on diesel fuel and maintenance. Unlike a grinder that is expensive and can be damaged easily with metal going through it (e.g. a length of chain, shovel, excavator pin, etc.) which is typical around a job site, the air curtain burner operates with far fewer moving parts, reducing long-term upkeep.
Increased Profitability: Walter charges a tipping fee for others to dump wood waste. By using the Merris WX-5 burner to process this material, he converts what was once a liability into a direct source of revenue.
Creation of a Valuable By-product: The burning process produces biochar and ash, which Walter plans to use in his composting business. This turns waste into a valuable, marketable fertilizer, creating a new revenue stream and further enhancing his business model.

"The open bottom and the price point were the main reasons why I went with Mairis. It’s helping me reduce my costs and create a new product for my business." — Walter, Machinery Partner Customer

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Watch the Merris WX-5 Air Curtain Burner in action and see how it can help you save money and increase efficiency.

Conclusion

By choosing the Merris WX-5 Air Curtain Burner, Walter not only solved his wood waste problem but also unlocked new opportunities for his business. The burner has proven to be a cost-effective, efficient, and profitable solution that supports both his wood yard and composting operations.

For more information about how a Merris Air Curtain Burner can benefit your business, contact the experts at www.machinerypartner.com.