Upcoming Mini-Technical Seminar

Eco Materials Industrial Wash Plant Tour and Networking Lunch

October 15, 2026

The Eco Materials Wash Plant, located on Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia, is an innovative, state-of-the-art soil wash facility that provides a safe, eco-friendly option for local development and remediation companies to dispose of construction and excavation site waste.

A 45-minute tour of the facility will be followed by a networking lunch at the South Philadelphia Tap Room, where Eco Materials’ Owner and Director of Operations will discuss the company history and operations and answer questions about the facility.

What does Eco Materials do?

• Processing construction site waste
• Soil washing
• Reclaiming and reusing aggregates
• Removing ferrous metals for recycling
• Reclaimed materials are used in new asphalt and concrete
• Products include washed stone, C33 concrete sand, and fine mason sand
• Facility can process up to 700,000 tons per year

Noteworthy Design Components include:

• Uses collected stormwater in the wash system
• Uses a closed-loop system to minimize water use
• Dustless system

Participants should wear closed-toe shoes. Bring your hard hat and vest, or they will be provided.

Parking provided next door at:

6130 West Passyunk Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19153

SWANA Member Registration: $35

Non-Member Registration: $55

Take a look at some of the previous Mini-Techs offered by Keystone SWANA

Optimizing Landfill Operations with Drones and GIS Technology

April 30, 2025

SCS Engineers has been integrating advanced drone technology into its landfill operations to improve site management, enhance safety, and optimize environmental monitoring. Drones are now being used for a variety of applications, including aerial 3D mapping, landfill gas monitoring (specifically methane and hydrogen sulfide), thermal imaging, and Geographic Information System (GIS) data management. These technologies provide real-time data, improve operational efficiency, and support better decision-making.

During this mini-tech presentation, SCS Engineers showcased how drone technology is being utilized at landfills to map site topography, monitor gas emissions, conduct thermal surveys, and integrate aerial data into GIS systems. These applications not only enhance environmental compliance but also provide a safer, more cost-effective approach to landfill management.

The session included a presentation on the various types of drone technology being utilized, followed by a live demonstration showcasing their use in monitoring methane emissions across landfill operations.