Great work Mitch, it is still pretty good quality considering you zoomed in a long way. I would imagine that these trucks would fill up pretty quick when they are emptying the 360L bins.
Awesome Dude! Veolia certainly like their MKIV Recyclers for Greens! S'pose its because of the large capacity. Looking at the hopper, I'd say that that is the 'Updated' MKIV Recycler. By update, i mean the hopper slopes down much more, right to the hopper floor, unlike the original one (ie. Blacktown)
Yer they really seem to like them alright, don't know how many other councils they use them in for greens. Suppose there'd be a couple of reasons for it, large body, large hopper (like you said) and then the paddle is great for greens (but supppose all the MJs are the same in that idea). Only got a couple of these "updated" ones in Sydney - all I can think of is Ku-Ring-Gai and Ryde that have them. Wonder why they modified the design? - wouldn't feed into the pack chamber?
I've only seen the 'updated' ones here in Perth. Council has about 3 of these. I'm guessing the design got modified because the material didn't slide down fast enough. Then of course, there is the original theory that the tag paddle reduced the height of the fall of glass (possibly worked, don't know)
Another reason I can think of is this right here. Maybe they realised that people wanted to use them for waste other than recycling, and hence the design was changed to allow it to function better with these types?
What do you refer to when you say 'tag' paddle? It's probably true about material not sliding fast enough, the floor seems a little too horizontal on the originals? Then again like you said, it could also be because they were possibly being requested for other applications - eg. Ryde uses this newer MKIV model for garbage, recycling and greens.
The MKIV Recycling Compactors don't use the normal paddle. MJ Specifically developed a paddle, known as the 'tag' paddle.
Basically, it sits in the middle of the hopper, and the material lands on the 'tag head', reducing the fall height. It also has a smaller sweep angle, reducing contact time with glass.
Basically, the reason I can suggest for its development is the normal paddle is not suitable for recycling, as it is designed to provide maximum compaction which in the case of recyclables is bad as glass is broken by the compaction forces.
Oh ok cool, only heard of the double paddle before, would be cool to see! With the normal paddle, depends if it's a standard refuse body or a recycler - I've read the packers in the recyclers cut-off when a specific pressure is reached (to obviously avoid glass destruction).
Yes they were waiting for me (cheers to them), the amount of times we came when they left and when we left and they came, figured it was about time to get it :D
Come back Veolia I want to see this truck in action again.
Accoraptor 5 months ago
I miss this truck it was my favourite vegetation collection truck.
Accoraptor 5 months ago
Gotta like the Truck and Does A good job compacting it seems to take in some good loads
Sean12325 2 years ago
Great work Mitch, it is still pretty good quality considering you zoomed in a long way. I would imagine that these trucks would fill up pretty quick when they are emptying the 360L bins.
macdonaldjohnstonfan 2 years ago
do they sort thru the organics before they process it into compost?
skcriby 3 years ago 2
Usually it seems everything just gets shredded firstly, then gets screened for contaminants at a later stage...
MitchellM15 3 years ago
get some vids of the arm...
BINBOY06 3 years ago
Will get these council trucks in action these holidays
MitchellM15 3 years ago
Awesome Dude! Veolia certainly like their MKIV Recyclers for Greens! S'pose its because of the large capacity. Looking at the hopper, I'd say that that is the 'Updated' MKIV Recycler. By update, i mean the hopper slopes down much more, right to the hopper floor, unlike the original one (ie. Blacktown)
Aussierefuse 3 years ago
Yer they really seem to like them alright, don't know how many other councils they use them in for greens. Suppose there'd be a couple of reasons for it, large body, large hopper (like you said) and then the paddle is great for greens (but supppose all the MJs are the same in that idea). Only got a couple of these "updated" ones in Sydney - all I can think of is Ku-Ring-Gai and Ryde that have them. Wonder why they modified the design? - wouldn't feed into the pack chamber?
MitchellM15 3 years ago
I've only seen the 'updated' ones here in Perth. Council has about 3 of these. I'm guessing the design got modified because the material didn't slide down fast enough. Then of course, there is the original theory that the tag paddle reduced the height of the fall of glass (possibly worked, don't know)
Aussierefuse 3 years ago
Another reason I can think of is this right here. Maybe they realised that people wanted to use them for waste other than recycling, and hence the design was changed to allow it to function better with these types?
Aussierefuse 3 years ago
What do you refer to when you say 'tag' paddle? It's probably true about material not sliding fast enough, the floor seems a little too horizontal on the originals? Then again like you said, it could also be because they were possibly being requested for other applications - eg. Ryde uses this newer MKIV model for garbage, recycling and greens.
MitchellM15 3 years ago
The MKIV Recycling Compactors don't use the normal paddle. MJ Specifically developed a paddle, known as the 'tag' paddle.
Basically, it sits in the middle of the hopper, and the material lands on the 'tag head', reducing the fall height. It also has a smaller sweep angle, reducing contact time with glass.
I don't know if the Gen V uses it though.
Aussierefuse 3 years ago
Basically, the reason I can suggest for its development is the normal paddle is not suitable for recycling, as it is designed to provide maximum compaction which in the case of recyclables is bad as glass is broken by the compaction forces.
Aussierefuse 3 years ago
Oh ok cool, only heard of the double paddle before, would be cool to see! With the normal paddle, depends if it's a standard refuse body or a recycler - I've read the packers in the recyclers cut-off when a specific pressure is reached (to obviously avoid glass destruction).
MitchellM15 3 years ago
Ah, I guess you're right buddy. That would make a lot of sense like in the case of the recycling mode on the refuse trucks.
Aussierefuse 3 years ago
oh nice one buddy
smashthetrash34 3 years ago
Mitch is that a sideloader or top loader.I could not tell from that view??5 Stars saved to favorites
arkansastrash320 3 years ago
Sideloader,, Macdonald Johnston MKIV
laserkeyboard 3 years ago
ok Thanks man
arkansastrash320 3 years ago
no worries.
laserkeyboard 3 years ago
Sweet vid
tharealsteven 3 years ago
Great job, were the Warringah driver(s) waiting for you to get that shot or were you not even with them? Thanks for the post!!
Trashman242 3 years ago
Yes they were waiting for me (cheers to them), the amount of times we came when they left and when we left and they came, figured it was about time to get it :D
MitchellM15 3 years ago
Well I'm glad you did :D And thanks to them too!
Trashman242 3 years ago
Very nice vid Mitch! Happy Holidays!
r6man2 3 years ago
Excellent Video Mitch! Really enjoyed seein this! Looks like one of the older MKIV's. Pretty fast and smooth tipping. Awsum vid mate! (Y)
laserkeyboard 3 years ago