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RGS Nordic Achieves 90%+ Recycling Rate with Mobile Recycling Solution
February 17, 2026RGS Nordic needed a flexible, high-capacity solution that could be reconfigured for future market demands. RGS Nordic went #MKMOBILE
Company: RGS Nordic Location: Denmark (17 facilities)
Solution: Mobile integrated recycling system
Result: 90%+ material recovery supporting Denmark’s 70% recycling target by 2030
Key Results
- 90%+ material recovery rate – Exceeding Denmark’s 70% national target
- 40-50 tons/hour processing capacity – Matching previous static plant
- Eliminated daily downtime – Previous system lost 2-3 hours daily to maintenance
- Multi-site deployment – Operating across 17 RGS Nordic facilities
- Operational in hours– Not months like static plant installation
- 5 waste streams processed – C&D, biomass, soil, gypsum, metals
- 60-70% CO2 reduction – When operating in electric mode
The Challenge: When the Static Solution is not Working
RGS Nordic, processing one-third of Denmark’s construction waste, had outgrown their stationary processing system. Limited capacity, frequent maintenance shutdowns, and inability to adapt to changing waste streams restricted growth. With Denmark targeting 70% construction material recycling by 2030, RGS Nordic needed a flexible, high-capacity solution that could be reconfigured for future market demands.
The Solution: Integrated Mobile Processing
Screens material into 0-10mm, 10-50mm, and +50mm fractions. Track-mounted for mobility across sites. Also processes biomass, soil, and gypsum at alternative locations.
- High-capacity mobile screening unit
- Advanced screening technology for precise material separation
- Track-mounted for ultimate site mobility
- Hybrid power system for operational flexibility
PS312M Mobile Picking Station (3 Bay Modular)
3 bay manual sorting recovers clean wood (chipboard manufacturing), plastics (recycling streams), RDF (energy recovery), metals, and inerts from oversized material.
- 3-bay configuration for efficient manual sorting
- Modular design for easy transport and setup
- Ergonomic working conditions for staff safety
- Hybrid power system for operational flexibility
AS150T Track Air Density Separator
Separates 10-50mm fraction into SRF (Solid Recovered Fuel for cement kilns), ferrous metals, and clean inerts. Used independently for dedicated metals and gypsum campaigns.
- Removes lightweight contaminants efficiently
- Recovers Fe
- Significantly cleaner material outputs
- Proven technology adapted for mobility
KEY TECHNOLOGY IN THIS PROJECT
The Process Flow
Material enters the RS514T which screens into three sizes. The 10-50mm fraction feeds directly to the AS150T for density separation and metal recovery, producing SRF for Danish cement plants (replacing up to 40% of fossil fuels). Oversized +50mm material moves to the PS312M where operators sort across three bays while automated systems extract ferrous and RDF. Electronic integration synchronises all three machines for optimal throughput.
Results and Benefits
90%+ Material Recovery – Exceeds Denmark’s 70% recycling target, diverting waste from landfill
Operational Within Hours – No civil engineering, foundations, or planning delays. Equipment deployed and producing immediately.
Multi-Application Flexibility – Same system processes:
- Mixed C&D waste (primary application)
- Biomass and green waste
- Contaminated and clean soil
- Plasterboard/gypsum recycling
- Dedicated metals recovery campaigns
Lower Total Cost – 40-50% less capital investment than equivalent static plant. Higher resale value. Reduced maintenance versus previous system.
Reduced Environmental Impact – 60-70% lower CO2 emissions in electric mode. Supports Denmark’s 2030 climate neutrality target.
True Mobility – Track-mounted units relocate across RGS Nordic’s 17 facilities. Process materials at source rather than transporting waste to fixed plant.
Future-Proof – Easily reconfigured for new waste streams or regulatory requirements
Why Choose Mobile Over Static?
- No civil requirements – Eliminates months of construction
- Unrivalled flexibility – Adapts to market changes
- Higher residual value – Equipment relocatable and resaleable
- Rapid deployment – Operational in days not months
- Processing at source – Reduces haulage costs and emissions
- Multi-site capability – One system serves multiple locations
Secondary Materials in Denmark’s Circular Economy
The M&K system produces valuable outputs feeding Denmark’s circular economy:
- SRF: Supplies cement kilns replacing fossil fuels
- Recovered metals: 100% recycled (6,800+ tonnes annually from RGS facilities)
- Clean inerts: Crushed for construction aggregates
- Wood: 80% recycled for chipboard manufacturing
- Plastics: PVC and PP-PE up to 90% recycled
- Gypsum: Recovered for new insulation products
Quick Facts
- Processing capacity: 40-50 tonnes/hour
- Material recovery rate: 90%+
- Deployment time: Days (vs. months for static)
- Capital cost savings: 40-50% vs. static equivalent
- CO2 reduction: 60-70% in electric operation
- Applications: C&D, biomass, soil, gypsum, metals
- Geographic coverage: 17 RGS Nordic facilities nationwide
- Target compliance: Denmark 70% recycling by 2030
- Power options: Dual (diesel + electric)
- Mobility: Full track-mounted relocation capability
Frequently Asked Questions
Mobile systems process construction waste, biomass, soil, gypsum, metals, and various industrial waste streams. Equipment relocates between applications and sites as needed.
Modern mobile systems match static plant throughput (40-50+ tonnes/hour) while offering flexibility unavailable with fixed installations. Multiple mobile units can be deployed for higher capacity.
Hours versus weeks for static plants. Equipment arrives, positions on-site, connects to power, and begins production. No foundations, planning permissions, or construction required.
Denmark targets 70% of construction materials recycled by 2030. Facilities must have recycling plans for buildings over 250m² scheduled for demolition (legislation effective July 2024).
Cement plants use SRF to replace up to 40% of fossil fuel consumption. Denmark’s waste-to-energy infrastructure creates strong demand for quality solid recovered fuel.
M&K is the leading supplier of innovative static, mobile and modular waste recycling and material handling technology combining unparalleled technological manufacturing capabilities with decades of application expertise. Established in 1977, M&K design, manufacture & support static, mobile and modular Shredders, Trommels, Recycling Screens, Star Screens, Conveyors, Picking Cabins, Air Separators, Crushers & Washing Systems.
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