The machine was designed by the company and developed and installed by Colin White Services of Glastonbury, Somerset.
Some funding for the equipment came from Corus Steel Packaging Recycling, with funds raised through the sale of packaging recovery notes, and Alcan Aluminium Can Recycling. It incorporates an overband magnet supplied by West Midlands-based Magnapower.
Pictured: (left to right) Luke Daniel, can sorter; Jackie Balboni, communications manager for Corus Steel Packaging Recycling; Terry Marks, recycling services controller south for Alcan Aluminium Can Recycling; Ruth Meek, regional manager Alupro; Alan Smith, managing director Cornwall Paper Company. Standing behind is Colin White.
Alan Smith, managing director of Cornwall Paper Co, said: “We are delighted that the end-users, in sponsoring this machine, have shown such strong support for our company and for our plans to increase can recycling in Cornwall.”
The company handles about 500 tonnes per week of recyclable materials arising from its own collection services and delivered in by commerce, industry and local authorities.
Once sorted the cans go to Corus in South Wales and to Alcan in Warrington for recycling.
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