Across the ASR processing industry, one issue continues to impact operators more than almost any other: glass and rock contamination in ASR fines. These heavy materials not only reduce recovery efficiency but also cause significant wear and tear on downstream equipment when they’re not removed early in the process.

Many facilities struggle to separate these contaminants effectively, and the problem often becomes more severe as throughput increases or material streams change. The result is higher maintenance costs, shorter component life, and reduced overall system reliability.

At Engineered Recycling Systems, we work with ASR fines processing every day, and we understand the challenges operators face when dealing with glass, rocks, and other heavy contaminants. Our ASR Fines Processing System is engineered to remove these materials as a first step, minimizing abrasion and mechanical stress throughout the rest of the process.

By addressing contamination early, facilities achieve cleaner fines, smoother operation, and longer equipment life — all while improving recovery efficiency.

If your facility is experiencing issues with glass or rock contamination in your fines stream, our team is ready to help. We can review your application, discuss your material flow, and determine the best approach for improving your fines processing performance.

Learn more about our ASR Fines Processing Systems here.

ReMA 2026 officially concluded yesterday, and Engineered Recycling Systems would like to extend a sincere thank‑you to everyone who stopped by to speak with our team. We truly appreciate the time you spent discussing your projects, challenges, and goals with us throughout the event.

This year’s show brought together recyclers, processors, system operators, and industry partners from across the country. The conversations we had were insightful, productive, and a strong reflection of the industry’s continued focus on innovation, efficiency, and engineered solutions.

Throughout the event, our team highlighted ERS technologies designed for high‑purity recovery, efficient material handling, and long‑term operational reliability. We value every connection made at the show and look forward to continuing the discussions that began in Las Vegas.

To learn more about the engineered recycling solutions we provide, visit our Copper Wire & Cable Recovery Systems page.

Thank you again for making ReMa 2026 a successful and memorable event. We look forward to seeing you at ReMa 2027.

Engineered Recycling Systems will participate in ReMA 2026 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, presenting engineered solutions that support high‑purity material recovery, clean liberation, and reliable throughput across modern recycling operations. Attendees are invited to visit Booth 833 to meet the ERS engineering team and review system layouts, integration paths, and application‑specific workflows for copper wire, cable, and mixed‑material processing.

ERS will display two representative technologies from its engineered recovery lines: the Robi 71 dry vibrating densimetric separator and the Turbo Mill 625/4 refining mill. These machines are on display only and demonstrate the type of compact, efficient, and high‑purity processing ERS integrates into full‑scale copper wire and cable recovery installations.

ERS will also highlight several key industry topics shaping recovery operations in 2026. The first is high‑purity copper recovery, where growing demand for clean copper fractions continues to push recyclers toward more stable, engineered separation workflows. ERS will outline system designs that support consistent purity and improved downstream performance. Another focus is efficient material liberation, which has become essential as feedstocks grow more complex. ERS will present refining and densimetric strategies that reduce contamination and improve separation efficiency. In addition, ERS will discuss compact, scalable system layouts, supporting facilities that need higher throughput without expanding their footprint. Finally, the team will address workflow reliability and maintenance efficiency, emphasizing engineered approaches that reduce wear, simplify service, and support long‑term uptime.

ERS engineers will be available throughout the event to discuss system sizing, integration paths, and tailored solutions for improving purity, yield, and overall process efficiency.

Visit ERS at Booth 833 during ReMA 2026 to explore high‑purity recovery workflows and engineered separation systems designed for modern recycling operations.