Chutes
Options: To meet the modern demands of recycling we have a chute system capable of separating recyclables and discharging them into appropriate containers as well as more standard refuse chute systems. We also have options for automatic chute cleaning systems (please view extras for more information)The Package: As standard on all refuse chutes and linen chutes undertaken by us we will provide all the necessary architectural drawings along with all other required information. We correlate all our findings into a waste management folder. Every project we undertake is managed by an experienced architectural designer, who works strictly within the parameters set by the building architects.
Construct: Our refuse chutes and linen chutes are constructed out of hardwearing, stainless material and are designed to be long lasting. Each section is insulated to reduce noise. The chutes themselves have linen hopper doors, or refuse hopper doors that are made out of a vandalism proof, fire rated material, and are designed with an easy to open/easy to close counter weight system. We have also endeavoured to make our rubbish chutes and linen chutes as easy to maintain as possible and can incorporate inspection ducts at intermittent stages of the chute. Our chutes can be adapted to work affectively in most building situations.
Appearance: On each floor where a door to the chute is required we install a refuse hopper section (see image). The hopper sections have an easy to load, easy to clean, door available in any colour in the RAL or BS range. The hopper is bricked up in such a way that the chute’s hopper doorframe is flush with the wall.
Fire Safety: As a fire precaution we also install internal sprinklers on all our refuse chutes and linen chutes. There is a shut off door at the bottom section of chute that closes in the event of a fire in the compactor/rubbish room. As an optional extra auto locks are available on each load door, this is purchased as part of the self-cleaning system (see Extras page). On the cleaning system the compactor microprocessor is programmed to detect a possible fire and in this unlikely event, all doors are locked automatically and the sprinklers are activated.
Ventilation: In most situations refuse chutes are self ventilated by way of a ventilation duct that penetrates through the roof level and is covered with a roof cowl (see diagram). However in a situation where roof penetration cannot be achieved we can ventilate out the bottom of the rubbish chute using a motorised duct.
Design Requirements: We require a compactor/rubbish room, which is ideally located on one of the lower basement levels. Our preference is to have a series of penetrations (one on each level) at points vertically perpendicular. Our minimum penetration dimensions are 660mm x 660mm.
