Optimizing transport of wastes at BAUDELET ENVIRONNEMENT

The Blaringhem site’s proximity to the Neufosse canal is a tremendous asset for Baudelet Environnement. Today, all of its scrap iron and part of its metals are shipped by water from throughout the region. The site currently handles 3 barge loads per week. The enterprise’s integration into the Nord-Pas de Calais region has allowed it to set up 4 transfer centers to optimize transport of wastes. Pre-sorting in these centers separates the different types of wastes and groups them by material before being shipped to the site where they can be processed to generate value. Furthermore, establishing the transfer centers with different partners and competitors limits the transfer of wastes and helps avoid the production of additional greenhouse gases.  Ever attentive to optimizing its logistics, the enterprise uses Euro V tractors (less polluting and using 2 trailers), the drivers are trained in eco-driving techniques in order to limit the impact of their driving on the environment and reduce costs for the enterprise. Regarding the collection of wastes, the trucks are geo-localized and the drivers use PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) to optimize their rounds (during a change in their route, for example).