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There are essentially three broad types of MRF: | There are essentially three broad types of MRF: | ||
*'''"Clean" MRFs''' that accept materials from source separation schemes and [[Dry Mixed Recyclables]] ([[DMR]]). | *'''"Clean" MRFs''' that accept materials from source separation schemes and [[Dry Mixed Recyclables]] ([[DMR]]). A pictorial overview of their layout is shown below<ref>Suez Recycling and Recovery UK</ref>: | ||
[[File:Suez MRF drawing.png|none|MRF Diagram]] | |||
*'''"Dirty" MRFs'''/'''Waste to Fuel MRF''' which extract recyclables from mixed [[MSW]] and [[Commercial Waste]] streams and are generally more focused on producing a [[Waste Derived Fuel]] ([[WDF]]). | *'''"Dirty" MRFs'''/'''Waste to Fuel MRF''' which extract recyclables from mixed [[MSW]] and [[Commercial Waste]] streams and are generally more focused on producing a [[Waste Derived Fuel]] ([[WDF]]). | ||
*'''Material specific MRFs''' for example: | *'''Material specific MRFs''' for example: | ||
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**[[Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment]] | **[[Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment]] | ||
**[[Plastic]] materials and purpose designed '''[[PRF]]s''' ([[Plastics Recovery Facility]] or [[Plastics Recovery Facility | Plastics Recycling Facility]]) | **[[Plastic]] materials and purpose designed '''[[PRF]]s''' ([[Plastics Recovery Facility]] or [[Plastics Recovery Facility | Plastics Recycling Facility]]) | ||
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