Waste Handling

EXTINGUISHING FIRES AT TOUGH LANDFILL ENVIRONMENTS

Waste handling equipment operates in a tough environment with unique fire hazards. Hydraulic oil leaks and trash accumulation can ignite quickly, engulfing expensive machines in flames in a matter of minutes. An onboard fire suppression system provides a prompt response to vehicle fire, knocking down engine and trash fires quickly to reduce equipment damage.

Trash Compactor in Landfill with Fire Protection

The Impacts of Downed Waste Handling Equipment

The waste handling working environment is especially tough on machinery and equipment. Trash compactors, dozers, wheel loaders, excavators and refuse haulers are significant investments that, when out of order, are difficult and expensive to replace. An out of order piece of heavy machinery can threaten to halt or slow operations. While a fire suppression system can’t promise to stop the risk of fire, it can significantly limit the potential for equipment loss, saving you money in the long run.

Waste Management Equipment with Fire Suppression System for Prompt Response to Trash Fires

A compactor moving garbage on a landfill waste site

Waste Handling Equipment with Fire Suppression System

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Protecting Landfill Stations Across the Nation

AFEX has numerous landfill and transfer station customers across the Americas, including:

Waste Management
Waste Industries
Republic Services
Onyx
Allied Waste

Waste Management Fire Suppression System Features

Dual agent systems for reliable, dependable fire suppression
Control panels for audible and visual alarms in event of fire
Engine shutdown package to limit fire intensity
Advanced vehicle connectivity for remote fleet management
Dealer installed options
Expert support and training
Third-party tested and approved by FM HDME, Activfire and CE

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Landfill Trash Compactor Fire Prevention & Suppression Best Practices

In an environment where, day in and day out, literally tons of potential fuel meet very hot surfaces, the occasional fire is unavoidable, which is why automatic waste fire suppression systems are so critical. Learn how to choose the right type of fire suppression system for your operations.

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