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Material Configuration

This section covers the configuration of waste material types, pricing structures, and disposal requirements essential for waste collection operations.

Materials Management​

Purpose: Configure waste material types, pricing, and disposal requirements.

Materials Management

Key Features​

  • Material Types: Define all waste material categories
  • Pricing Structure: Set base prices and per-cubic-meter rates
  • Disposal Requirements: Track specific handling and disposal needs

Material Configuration​

  • Name: Material type identifier (e.g., "General Waste", "Green Waste")
  • Description: Detailed description of material category
  • Base Price: Flat rate charge for material handling
  • Price Per m³: Volume-based pricing rate
  • Display Order: Sort order for material selection

Common Material Types​

General Waste​

  • Description: Non-recyclable general waste materials
  • Disposal Method: Landfill or waste-to-energy facilities
  • Restrictions: No hazardous materials or large items
  • Pricing: Standard commercial waste rates

Green Waste​

  • Description: Garden and organic waste materials
  • Disposal Method: Composting or organic processing facilities
  • Restrictions: No treated timber or non-organic materials
  • Pricing: Typically lower rates due to recycling value

Concrete​

  • Description: Concrete and masonry construction waste
  • Disposal Method: Crushing and recycling facilities
  • Restrictions: Clean concrete only, no reinforcement
  • Pricing: Higher rates due to weight and processing costs

Mixed Recycling​

  • Description: Paper, cardboard, plastic, and metal materials
  • Disposal Method: Material recovery facilities
  • Restrictions: No contaminated materials

Clean Fill​

  • Description: Soil, sand, and gravel materials
  • Disposal Method: Reuse for construction projects
  • Restrictions: No contaminated soil