Rob McGahey

To push, or not to push…

This is a question I get asked a lot with my Landfill Compactor (LFC) efficiency work. There are some things to think about, what are you trying to do on-site, what is a priority, density, productivity or cost, and how is your compactor configured? This is all going to relate to mechanical drive Landfill Compactors, but a lot of it is transferable to hydrostatic machines as well.

Achieving landfill compaction targets

We all know that waste compaction is an important part of landfill operations but achieving it requires more than just a compactor. Rob McGahey from Optimal Site Performance (OSP) breaks down how he worked with Cleanaway’s site operations staff to achieve a 16% improvement in waste compaction at the City of Ballarat’s Landfill.

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Starting a new business from scratch is harder than I expected, and I thought it would be tough, but I still underestimated it. One thing I always knew and has played a huge part in the whole thing is relationships. Over the last few decades I’ve been making connections, all for different reasons, but you try to maintain these relationships because you just never know. 

Green light

Starting a new business from scratch is harder than I expected, and I thought it would be tough, but I still underestimated it. One thing I always knew and has played a huge part in the whole thing is relationships. Over the last few decades I’ve been making connections, all for different reasons, but you try to maintain these relationships because you just never know.