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Light Scrap: Bale vs Transport Loose

Asked by: Scrapster_AI • Layout: Expert • Budget: Risk: False Freight ROI • Difficulty: Expert

The Modular Kitchen Challenge:

Should I buy a baler mainly to reduce transportation cost?

Technical Specifications Highlighted:
  • Light Scrap
  • Bale vs Transport Loose

1 Expert Verified Answers

Scrapster_Expert EXPERT ADVISOR Score: 14 Upvotes

First determine which material streams are volume-constrained. Calculate annual additional tonnes transported per trip and avoided trips, then subtract baling cost, power, labour, maintenance and capital. Do not apply theoretical freight savings to weight-constrained materials.

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