Understanding waste streams and their quality
Normec performs sorting analyses to monitor the purity of various industrial and municipal waste streams. These include household waste, organic waste, litter, industrial waste, electronic waste and construction and demolition waste.
These analyses give you insight into the exact composition and quantities of materials within these waste streams. This allows you to improve the quality of collection streams and optimize processes in a targeted way.
Accurate measurement and representative analysis
We perform sorting analyses both on site and in our laboratory. Using carefully selected methods, we accurately determine the quantities of various materials, such as:
- Plastics of various types
- Glass
- Metal
- Paper and cardboard
- Organic waste
A representative sample is essential for reliable analysis. Therefore, we tailor sampling to the characteristics of the waste stream, such as homogeneity and particle size. Where necessary, we mix and reduce samples to a representative sample. Our specialists determine in practice the best approach to achieve an objective and reliable result.
Grip on waste streams and better decision making
Normec's sorting analysis gives you directly applicable insights to improve your processes.
This is what it gives you:
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You get full insight into the composition of your waste streams
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You improve the quality of collection and separation
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You support decisions with reliable and detailed data
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You identify deviations and optimize processes faster
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You work purposefully on sustainable and efficient waste management
Own methodology and experienced specialists
Normec works with its own developed methodology for efficient and accurate sorting of mixed waste streams into dozens of categories. Our Auditing, Controlling & Sorting (ACS) team consists of experienced specialists and has extensive resources for both large-scale and small-scale analyses. You benefit from:
- No waiting times
- An independent working method
- Worldwide recognition
- A customized approach
Our teams work with professionally equipped vehicles and specialized equipment, such as:
- Mobile weighing systems (up to 250-500 kg)
- Smaller scales (up to 6-60 kg)
- Collection equipment in different volumes
- Specially developed sorting tables
- Standard safety equipment
More efficient and sustainable waste streams
Insight into waste streams is the basis for improvement. With sorting analyses from Normec OWS, you make informed choices and work in a focused way for more efficient processes and a more sustainable future. Together we ensure more control, better performance and less waste. Our experts support your company not only by improving your waste sorting, but also by reducing your waste volume. By doing so, you will improve your environmental impact and realize cost savings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, we are accredited by DIN CERTCO according to ISO 17025. This accreditation covers all test methods and standards around compostability and biodegradation. In addition, we are ISO 17025 accredited by BELAC for compost analyses and recognized by TÜV Austria. We also have ISO 17020 for inspections and ISO 14001 for environmental management.
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Our headquarters is located in Ghent, Belgium.
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A sorting analysis is the systematic separation and analysis of waste to understand the composition and quantities of different materials.
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A detailed waste sorting analysis helps you to better understand your waste streams and allows you to optimize and reduce your waste streams and volumes.
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It can be done for almost all waste streams, such as household, industrial, organic, electronic and construction and demolition waste.
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Only with a representative sample will you get reliable and useful results. That's why we always tailor the method to the specific waste stream.