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The use of PVC pipe is common but not recommended for use with compressed air. The biggest reason is because it is against OSHA Regulations to utilize PVC and plastic pipes in the United States for compressed air usage.

Galvanized piping is commonly used for water distribution and for general plumbing. However, it is not recommended for use with compressed air. Galvanized coating resists moisture in compressed air but pieces of the coating will flake off and end up in your tools. The debris will cause severe damage to cylinders, pneumatic tools, and other components. Even more importantly, when exiting a blow gun, little flakes can cause serious bodily harm.

The U.S. EPA released its schedule of regulatory actions for the remainder of the year. Plus, food waste, recycling data, and other topics Congress and President Biden could address by 2025.

The city twice extended the deadline for companies to apply for the RFP and answered dozens of questions about the structure of the contract. Besides Otto, Wastequip, Rehrig-Pacific, Cascade Cart Solutions and others attended pre-bid sessions to discuss the RFP.

Over the first two years of the contract, Otto is expected to provide weekly reports to DSNY about its progress distributing the bins. Once the initial bin distribution period expires, it’s expected to provide monthly reports.

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There are so many different kinds of compressed air pipes on the market today and you need help to do compressed air system installation. It can be a bit confusing to decide which one is best for your use. There are steel pipes, plastic pipes, stainless steel pipes, and many other materials available online. Then, there are a thousand different makes and types of piping and couplings. How do you pick the right one?

New York Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has heavily pushed containerization to modernize the city’s waste system, but doing so has required navigating diverse residential building types and limited public space.

The agency has yet to promulgate a rule requiring small residential buildings to move to DSNY-approved bins for set outs, but the agency has still indicated such building owners will be required to do so by the summer of 2026. DSNY also recently began a containerization pilot in Manhattan that could expand, though that project has so far only applied to buildings with 31 or more units.

UPDATE: July 9, 2024: Mayor Eric Adams rolled out a demonstration NYC Bin on Monday and the city’s Department of Sanitation proposed a rule requiring owners of buildings with one to nine units to have lidded bins by Nov. 12. Those who already have bins with latching lids that are 55 gallons or less do not need to replace their bins with the official city bin, provided by Otto, until June 1, 2026. The rule would also apply to special use buildings that receive DSNY collection, such as those used by city agencies or houses of worship.

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Otto is also expected to provide a website for New Yorkers to purchase the bins with translation into several languages. The contract encourages Otto to set up brick-and-mortar locations in all five boroughs, but does not require them to do so.

The pipe is uncoated which leads to rusting. The installation of black pipe systems requires a large amount of time. Even more, you will need to plan carefully. Changes to the system will require de-pressurizing while new drops or additional loops are added.

Travis Dowell, vice president of sales for Otto, said the company is “super pumped” to receive the contract and supply bins for the city.

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Compressed air flows from your compressor to the end-users (pneumatic machines, work stations, etc.) through your compressed air piping. Big deal, a pipe is a pipe, right?! Yes and no. Of course, a pipe is just a pipe. Its purpose is to transport air without any leakage so you can use it in your machines, air tools, etc. But it’s very important to buy the right kind and size of pipe to save money.

The contract includes milestones by which Otto must provide a certain number of bins by certain dates, divided into bin type categories that include the metal, glass and plastics recycling stream.

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“There are many products currently on the market that would work for New York City bins, I don't think we need some super special design,” Haass said.

The U.S. EPA has yet to offer guidance on how to address forever chemicals in the organic material from wastewater treatment facilities. States around the country are implementing their own policies to fill the gap.

Stainless steel pipe has long been used to prevent corrosion. It combines all of the strength and durability benefits of black pipe without the problem of rusting.

“Containerization is the gateway to a cleaner, rodent-free city. As sealed bins are rolled out citywide, I look forward to overseeing the contracting process and ensuring implementation proceeds in a sensible manner for our communities,” Abreu said.

As with black pipe, most people are familiar with how to install the fittings and pipe, but the installation is a lengthy process. Stainless Steel pipe threads also have a tendency to freeze up which causes great difficulty during disassembly and for general maintenance.

At an October hearing, DSNY officials spoke about the RFP and their plans to respond to dozens of questions they received from interested parties. Francesca Haass, executive director of policy and planning for the agency, said then that the RFP was designed with manufacturing timelines in mind, and as such the agency based many of the features they’d require on the bins on features that already existed in products on the market.

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“It's a huge win for DSNY and for Otto,” Dowell said. “It's very, very important for NYC that the residents of NYC will realize containerization like the rest of the country has, and also realize hopefully a rat-free city, which is the ultimate goal.”

The latest technology is push-to-connect aluminum piping systems for compressed air lines (such as Parker Transair). Aluminum is light-weight, making it easy to work with compared to other piping. Also, it is highly recommended for clean air applications. It is non-corrosive and remains leak-free unlike black pipe systems. Considering the high cost of producing compressed air, reducing leaks in your system by using aluminum piping may be the best option for you.

There are some early signs that the pilot is working in Northern Manhattan, New York City Council Member Shaun Abreu, who leads the council’s Sanitation and Solid Waste Management committee, said at a hearing in February. He noted calls to complain about rats were down by 68% after implementation.

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It is, however, often used because it is readily available, inexpensive, and easy to install. However, as with many plastics, PVC gets brittle over time and can crack, break, or even shatter. The presence of air compressor oils in the line and heat from the compressed air accelerates the degradation of PVC. These failures, combined with air under pressure, are potentially fatal due to the airborne, razor-sharp shrapnel.

The bins will initially come in three sizes: a 20 to 25 gallons size for organics, a 30 to 35 gallons size used in certain places for refuse and recycling and a 45 to 50 gallons size which will be the dominant size for non-organic material streams. DSNY also retained the option to require Otto to make a 60 to 65 gallons “oversized bin” available for purchase at its discretion.

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Black pipe is the most commonly used pipe recommended for compressed air systems. It is easy to get your hands on, it is strong and durable, and most people are familiar with how to install it. However, it will produce rust contamination that damages pneumatic tooling.

The U.S. EPA has yet to offer guidance on how to address forever chemicals in the organic material from wastewater treatment facilities. States around the country are implementing their own policies to fill the gap.

The rollout of the bins is subject to approval by DSNY, and Dowell declined to say whether the company would send bins to certain boroughs or neighborhoods first, as other DSNY initiatives have done.

The U.S. EPA released its schedule of regulatory actions for the remainder of the year. Plus, food waste, recycling data, and other topics Congress and President Biden could address by 2025.

Copper pipe is commonly recommended for clean air. Mostly because it works very well and it is of high quality. Copper pipe makes for an aesthetically pleasing installation, but the soldering of joints is time consuming and requires skill. Since the combination of copper and water does not create any corrosion or rusting, the air delivered to pneumatic tools is clean and free of particulates

Otto’s primary facilities are in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it operates seven manufacturing plants in total. Dowell said the bins would likely come from multiple plants, including another facility in South Bend, Indiana.

Losing power from inefficient or faulty piping is an expensive accident. Before you install a new compressed air system ask yourself this question: “What is the best air compressor pipe for my system?”

In a statement on Friday, the council member said he would examine the details of the proposed contract with Otto in future committee hearings.