Years ago, chopping scrap banding was thought of as optional but with the explosive growth of the recycling industry and its demands for a higher grade of pre-processed scrap, chopping scrap banding is rapidly becoming a necessity. Most agree that a load of un-chopped banding is a waste of valuable dumpster space, and most recyclers consider hauling it a waste of fuel and labor. Scrap producers and recyclers agree- chopping the banding at the “point of generation” (POG) is the best possible solution. In order to adapt to these industry changes businesses from retail home-stores and lumber yards to industries like plywood and veneer plants have asked for a Sweed chopper designed for the task.