1. Material handling and processing: The design should incorporate efficient material handling and sorting processes to optimize the separation of recyclable materials.
2. Safety and environmental standards: Careful attention must be paid to safety and environmental regulations to create a safe and sustainable work environment for employees and minimize the impact on surrounding communities.
3. Equipment requirements: Adequate equipment such as conveyors, sorters, shredders is essential for efficient waste management.
4. Space utilization: The facility must be designed to fully utilize the available space to optimize processes flow and storage of recyclable materials.
5. Capacity and throughput: The design should ensure that the facility has the capability to handle the predicted capacity of waste-generated energy materials to be processed.
6. Automation and technology: Technology and automation aimed at increasing efficiency and accuracy should be incorporated.
7. Maintenance and repairs: The design of the facility must factor in ease of maintenance and repairs to reduce downtime which affects productivity.
8. Energy efficiency: The facility should incorporate energy-efficient equipment and processes, such as LED lighting, skylights, and energy-efficient motors to reduce operating expenses.
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