A scale system capable of legal-for-trade weighing is an invaluable asset in the waste industry. Revenue is commonly based on the weight of commodities purchased or shipped. Avery Weigh-Tronix provides a wide range of legal and non-legal scales. but the benefits of a legal-for-trade system extend beyond legality. The legal-for-trade approval can also be seen as a badge of reliability – proof that your scale can provide repeatable weighing of goods, ensuring customer satisfaction, precise billing and accurate inventory records.

With an increased focus on waste reduction, the demand for traceability in the waste industry is also increasing. Keeping accurate records of incoming and outgoing waste is an important step to meeting legislation and achieving ESR transparency. In this environment, selecting a scale that is fit for purpose is vital, but it is also important to ensure that the software is capable of reliable record keeping. The selection process involves examining the types of material to be recycled, including the average weight of each load, the value of the commodity, and compatibility with back office systems.

Industrial scale systems typically used for recycling applications include rail scales, truck scales, floor scales and forklift scales. All provide a viable weighing solution, but each differs in load capacity and increment size— making some more well-suited for certain application requirements than others. For smaller or more valuable loads, more precise weight measurements can be provided by bench scales.

The waste industry deals in high volumes, with some sites handling incoming and outgoing truck loads 24/7. Pairing robust truck scales with traffic lights, ANPR and software can create a full traffic management system, allowing sites to automate the weighing and record-keeping process, and ensure that road-going vehicles meet weight limits.