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Green Economy – Opportunities for Waste Management

From Waste to Resources and Rewards – the

Roadmap towards the Circular Economy

| 23.03.16 | WEEETRF Hong Kong

ALBA Integrated Waste Solutions

(Hong Kong) – WEEE Recycling in

Mega Cities, Treasure Raw Materials

Nigel Mattravers

Director, ALBA IWS

1st April, 2016

Content

- About ALBA IWS

- What is driving the Hong Kong project?

- The Hong Kong Model and the Joint Venture

- WEEE Collection

- The Transformation Facility

- Process Equipment

- Summary


About ALBA Group



Activities in Asia

History of ALBA in Asia Top level support from the German and

Chinese governments

May 2013: Signing of ELV and

metal processing JV

March 2014: Signing of Green

Fuel project

2004

Signing of official cooperation with the NDRC at

the China German government panel in Berlin

2012 Beijing office opened

2013 Chinese car recycling partner: Miracle Logistics

2014 ALBA consortium selected for the Hong Kong

WEEE exclusive collection and recycling (incl.

plant design and operation)

2015 Actively pursuing multiple Green Fuel projects

1990s Beginning of non ferrous metals export to China

2011

Hong Kong trading office opened

2014 Signing of the first Green Fuel project in

Guangdong province in front of President Xi

Selected partnerships with key

stakeholders

ZhongDe Metal

Group

Integrated Waste

Solutions Group

Miracle

Logistics

Guangdong

Rising Asset

Management

China Recycling

Development CECEP

European environmental company with official

collaboration with NDRC

Environmental project signed in front of and

supported by President Xi

Environment is one of the 3 top topics for the next 5

year plan

Germany is the global leader in environmental

services and ALBA is the leader in recycling

Integrated Waste Solutions (IWS) Group Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries are specialized in waste management,

principally engaged in the waste recycling and waste solutions provider business. IWS provide solid waste

management services including waste paper management and confidential materials destruction service.

IWS’s mission is to become one of the largest integrated waste solutions providers in the Greater China and to

deliver services and products of the highest quality.

IWS’s vision is to make a difference in the environment, not only in Hong Kong and China, but also to the world. As

a market leader, we are committed to providing integrated and techno-led waste solutions as a responsible

enterprise through waste recovery, waste recycling, and waste disposal treatment.


Only Modern Recycling Technology Can Meet Industry

Demand For Resources and Protect the Environment


• Harmful to humans • Environment inefficient

• Environment friendly • Highly efficient

increasing demand for resources

Sustainability

WEEE Recycling for climate and resources protection

For ALBA Group recycling is a major factor in helping to

protect the world’s climate and it’s resources:

By our activities in 2014, we achieved verifiable savings

of more than 6 million tonnes of greenhouse gases

compared with primary production.

At the same time our recycling activities in 2014 saved

around 48 million tons primary raw materials an

amount which is equivalent to the worldwide annual

requirement of aluminium.

Taking a closer look at scrap metals - we saved 10 tons of

raw material by collection and treatment of 1 ton of

scrap material in 2014.

THANK YOU

for saving CO2 !


What are the Drivers for the Hong Kong WEEE Project?

- Growing amounts of WEEE in Hong Kong with an estimated total of 70,000 tons per year.

- The Government launched a voluntary WEEE recycling programme with the trade back in 2005,

targeting regulated reuse and recycling of WEEE.

- Determination by government to adopt the Producer Responsibility approach

- Increasing environmental awareness with focus on sustainable recycling technologies of WEEE.


The Hong Kong Model

Hong Kong Model

General - Design-Build-Operate-Transfer model (DBOT).

- Integrated solution - both collection and reprocessing.

- Collection of WEEE by the JV via its network of collection points.

CAPEX - Initial construction capex funded by the government; maintenance capex reimbursed via the

gate fees.

Payment mechanism - Gate fees for the WEEE input streams were agreed in the tender process and will be paid by

the government.

- Banded payment structure

- The gate fee per ton will be adjusted on a monthly basis based on a pre-agreed price

fluctuation factor.


WEEE: JV in Hong Kong


Project Overview

• JV to develop the first WEEE treatment facility in Hong Kong

• Expected volumes: nominal 30,000 tons p.a.

• “Design-Build-Operate-Transfer”-agreement: asset ownership and financing

through Hong Kong Government

• Contract duration: 10 years after technical completion.

• Income guaranteed by payments from Hong Kong Government

• Additional Income from sale of materials

• Project awarded in March 2015

Timeline

Joint Venture Structure Collection infrastructure WEEE treatment lines

• 8 collection satellites

• 5 strategically located regional centres

• Take back arrangements with all major

sellers of WEEE items in Hong Kong

• c.80 employees

• Refrigerator line

• Air conditioner line

• E-scrap for household

appliances

• Screens & monitors

• c.140 employees

IWS 25%

ALBA

Asia 75%

Project awarded to ALBA IWS JV to develop the first integrated WEEE treatment facility in Hong Kong

March 2015

ALBA IWS won

tender process for a

DBOT

May 2017

Start of

Operations

January 2016

Start of construction

Collection System - Key to Successful WEEE Recycling


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Regional Collection Centre

Recycling Facility

“Information hub” • Calls for collection (Call

Centre, Web page)

• Public Education

• Visitor Centres

• District-by-district

publicity to promote

WEEE Recycling

WEEETRF Hong Kong – General Design Criteria


Plant Capacity:

- Nominal Throughput Capacity: 30,000 t/a

• 2,000 t/month Permitted Waste Type 1 (TV / Washing Machine / Fridge / AC)

• 500 t/month Permitted Waste Type 2 (Computers / peripherals)

- Maximum Throughput Capacity: 57,600 t/a

• 4,000 t/month Permitted Waste Type 1

• 800 t/month Permitted Waste Type 2

Collection Network – Important Part of a

Comprehensive Recycling System


Regional Collection Centres

Collection Satellites

Treatment Facility

WEEETRF Hong Kong – Location


Eco-Park, Tuen Mun

WEEETRF Hong Kong – General Concept


Proven Technology

Refrigerator Line,

Air Conditioner

Line, E-Scrap Line,

4 TV Monitor Lines

Iron

Copper

Alumina

Plastics

Secondary

raw materials

Refridgerators

Input

Air Conditioners

IT / Household

Monitors and TVs

WEEETRF Hong Kong – General Layout


Architectural Appearance

WEEETRF Hong Kong – General Layout


WEEETRF Hong Kong – Building Concept & Material Flow


Weighbridge Delivery

(Input) Buffer Storage Processing Area

Dispatch Area

(Output)

WEEETRF Hong Kong – Process Equipment Layout


Refrigerators

(CFC & non- CFC)

Air Conditioners

(CFC & non- CFC)

E- Scrap

(Computers Washing Machines)

TV-sets & Monitors

(CRT, LCD)

Equipment Supplier:

Erdwich Vertriebs GmbH - Germany

WEEETRF Hong Kong – Process Equipment


Refrigerator Line Manual

Dismantling

CFC/HC

Extraction

Pre-

Shredding

Post

Shredding

Metal

Separation

PU

Degassing

Briquetting

Input:

- 40 – 60 units/hour

- max. 120 kg/unit

- max. size: 2.0 x 1.0 x 0.8 m

Output:

- Ferrous Metals

- NF Metals (Al, Cu)

- PU Briquettes

- Plastics (PS)

- CFC (R12, R11) or

- HC (R600a, R601)

- Cable

- Glass



Air Conditioner Line

Manual

Dismantling

CFC/HC

Extraction to E- Scrap Line

Input:

- 40 – 50 units/hour

- max. 120 kg/unit

- max. size: 2.0 x 1.0 x 0.8 m

Output:

- Ferrous Metals


- Plastics (ABS)

- PCB s

- CFC (R134a) or

- HC (R410a)

- Cable



E- Scrap Line Manual

Dismantling

Pre-

Shredding

Metal

Separation

Manual

Sorting

Post

Shredding

Metal

Separation

Plastics

Separation

Input:

- 4 – 5 t/hour

(Washing Machines, Printers,

Computer, Scanner etc.)

Output:

- Ferrous Metals


- Pure Plastics (ABS,PP)

- Mixed Plastics

- PCB s

- Cable

- Glass

- Batteries

- Impurities and Dust



CRT Monitor Line (1 Line)

Manual Pre-

Dismantling

Cathode

Dismantling

Input:

- 60 units/hour

- approx. 50 kg/unit

- CRT tubes (20 – 33“)

Output:

- Ferrous Metals


- Plastics (ABS)

- PCB s

- Glass

- Cable

- Wood

- Fluorescent Powder

Tube

Dismantling

Powder

Removal



LCD Monitor Line (3 Lines)

Manual Pre-

Dismantling

Automatic CCFL-

Removal

Input:

- 30 - 60 units/hour

- LCD sizes <30“ and <30“

Output:

- Ferrous Metals


- Plastics (ABS)

- PCB s

- CCFL tubes containing Hg

- Cable

- Foils

Manual

Dismantling

Post

Sorting

WEEETRF Hong Kong – Environmental Protection Measures


Refrigerator Line

- Sealed extraction of refrigerants (CFC, HC)

- Enclosed shredding and sorting

- PU degassing system with steam and

pressurized air

- Dust filter for air purification

- Activated Carbon Filter for gaseous

refrigerants removal

- Emission control system of clean exhaust air

WEEETRF Hong Kong – Environmental Protection Measures


LCD Lines

- Enclosed and automated removal of CCFL

tubes

- Safety working tables with active air

extraction

- Dust filter for air purification

- Activated Carbon Filter for Mercury removal

- Emission control system of clean exhaust

air

LCD Working Table Exhauster for central working

place exhausting

Summary

The WEEE Project is an essential part of the Hong Kong Producer Responsibility Scheme

Legislation is an important part of the delivery of the project

The DBOT model is proven in the Hong Kong Market

The integration of collection with treatment is vital

The project will use well proven technology and ‘know how’ that will protect the environment

The solution adopted by the Hong Kong Government is a model that can be adopted elsewhere in

the region

We will look to “transform” valuable items back into essential resources as we treasure the earth’s

raw materials


THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

www.weee.com.hk

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