Waste & Recycling Conveyor Systems
Heavy-duty conveyor systems, replacement components, and rapid-response engineering support for waste processing plants, recycling facilities, biomass operations, and material recovery environments.
With over 135 years of engineering experience, Conveyor & Elevator manufactures bespoke bulk materials handling solutions designed to withstand abrasive materials, demanding operating conditions, and continuous industrial use.
Engineering Solutions for Demanding Waste and Recycling Environments
Waste and recycling facilities operate in some of the harshest industrial environments. Equipment is exposed to abrasive materials, contamination, moisture, dust, and continuous operation, all of which can lead to excessive wear, unplanned downtime, and increased maintenance costs.
Conveyor & Elevator provides engineered handling solutions and replacement components designed to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and support long-term operational performance.
We support customers across a wide range of waste and recycling applications including material recovery, biomass handling, sludge processing, and bulk waste transfer systems.
Your Operational Challenges
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Abrasive material wear
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Conveyor breakdowns and downtime
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High maintenance requirements
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Corrosion and contamination
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Handling inconsistent waste materials
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Sourcing obsolete replacement components
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Emergency repair requirements
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Maintaining production continuity
Looking for replacement components, refurbishment work,
or emergency repairs for your waste and recycling operation?
Products and Services for the
Waste and Recycling Industry
Screw Conveyors
Heavy-duty screw conveyors and feeders designed for continuous bulk material handling in demanding waste processing environments.
Emergency Repairs
Rapid-response repair and refurbishment services to minimise downtime and restore critical equipment quickly.
Segment Flights
Wear-resistant flights manufactured in a wide range of materials, sizes, and configurations for recycling and waste transfer applications.
Conveyor Spares
Replacement bearings, seals, shafts, sprockets, chains, couplings, and conveyor components available for ongoing maintenance support.
Spirals & Augers
Replacement spirals, auger refurbishment, reverse engineering, and wear-resistant hard-faced solutions.
Waste and Recycling Applications
Applications List
- Recycling plants
- Material recovery facilities (MRFs)
- Biomass handling systems
- Waste transfer systems
- Sludge handling
- Dust extraction systems
- Ash handling
- RDF and SRF processing
- Waste water treatment facilities
- Bulk waste processing
Materials Commonly Handled
Materials List
- Domestic waste
- Biomass
- Sludge
- Ash
- Glass cullet
- Recyclable materials
- Dust extraction waste
- Industrial by-products
- Waste water solids
- Scrap processing materials
Why Choose Conveyor & Elevator
Established
Engineering Expertise
Manufacturing bulk materials handling equipment since 1889.
In-House Engineering
Complete fabrication, machining, welding, and hard welding capabilities.
Bespoke
Manufacturing
Custom-built systems and components designed around your operation.
Wear-Resistant Solutions
Heavy-duty materials and hard-faced options for demanding environments.
Fast
Turnaround
Rapid-response manufacturing, refurbishment, and emergency repairs.
UK Manufacturing Facility
Reliable support from our Accrington-based engineering workshop.
How We Work
1. Discuss Your Requirements
We work closely with your team to understand the application, materials, and operational challenges.
2. Review Existing Equipment
We can work from customer drawings, existing systems, or reverse engineer worn components.
3. Manufacture or Refurbish
Our in-house engineering team manufactures, repairs, or refurbishes components to meet your operational requirements.
4. Deliver Reliable Engineering Solutions
We provide durable, practical solutions designed to support long-term industrial performance.
Built for Heavy Industrial Applications
From replacement flights and conveyor spirals to complete handling systems and emergency refurbishment work, Conveyor & Elevator supports waste and recycling operators with practical engineering solutions built for reliability and long service life.
Our manufacturing facility includes plasma profiling, pressing and bending, machining, welding, hard welding, and stainless fabrication capabilities, allowing us to provide complete end-to-end engineering support.
FAQs
What conveyor systems are commonly used in recycling plants?
Screw conveyors, feeders, augers, and heavy-duty material handling systems are commonly used for transferring waste, recyclables, biomass, sludge, and processed materials throughout recycling facilities.
Can you manufacture replacement conveyor components?
Yes. We manufacture replacement flights, spirals, shafts, casings, bearings, seals, sprockets, and a wide range of conveyor spares.
Do you provide refurbishment and repair services?
Yes. We provide refurbishment, hard welding, reverse engineering, and emergency repair services for worn or damaged conveyor equipment.
Can you work from existing samples or worn components?
Yes. We can reverse engineer and manufacture replacement components from existing equipment or customer samples.
Do you offer wear-resistant options?
Yes. We offer abrasion-resistant materials, hard-faced surfaces, hard welding, and specialist wear protection options for demanding industrial environments.
What industries do you support within waste and recycling?
We support recycling facilities, biomass operations, waste water treatment plants, material recovery facilities, and bulk waste processing operations.
Need Support for a Waste & Recycling Project?
Speak to our engineering team about conveyor systems, replacement components, refurbishment work, or emergency repair support for your waste and recycling operation.