The SortX mobile sorting container enables the efficient separation of various materials, allowing waste to be sorted into recyclable and non-recyclable categories. This capability ensures that plastics collected from rivers can be processed to close the waste loop. Designed for mobility, SortX is compact, quick to set up, and ready for operation. At 6 tons, it is suitable for sea transport without restrictions, providing flexibility in deployment across various locations, including remote areas where waste can be sorted directly at the collection site.
The immediate processing and recycling of waste on-site enhances the efficiency of cleanup operations and reduces the environmental impact associated with transport. Additionally, SortX eliminates the need for extra infrastructure or costs for interim waste storage. With the mobile sorting container, it is also possible to test the feasibility of new, permanent sorting stations at desired locations.
Equipped with four manual sorting containers and a robust wooden floor, the container is designed for versatile use in various environments. The frequency-controlled sorting belt allows for adjustable speed settings, optimizing the sorting process for different materials and personnel.
The SortX prototype has been in operation in Kukës, Albania, since mid-June. everwave’s garbage collection boat gathers the waste, which is manually sorted on the riverbanks before being fed into the sorting container. Initial results are promising: around 30,000 kg of waste has been collected, with the SortX sorting container processing approximately 30m3 per hour. Due to the high proportion of PET bottles in the collected waste, about 80% is recyclable.
