The thickening reactor from NewTech Inc. removes 90 percent of liquids from grease-trap waste, leaving a thicker, lighter-weight product that results in decreased waste-disposal and transportation costs for contractors.In addition, the computer-controlled system is fully contained, which controls the odors normally associated with dewatering. It also is self-cleaning, which makes for less labor-intensive operation. “It’s easy to use and optimizes disposal,” says Robert Dimmick, president and owner of New Tech. “It’s a huge labor saver.”The unit operates like a dewatering system. Grease-trap waste is pumped from a vacuum truck into a receiving tank, then processed through a dosing plant, where
