How an EDGE TRT622 lifted Cloverdale Topsoil production by 40%

Keeping up with demand is a good problem to have—until an ageing screener becomes the bottleneck. At Cloverdale Topsoil in Surrey, British Columbia, replacing that bottleneck with an EDGE TRT622 tracked trommel has transformed the pace of production.

The Western Canadian business started in 2010 with a couple of trucks and a wheel loader. It now supplies soil, mulch and gravel to commercial and residential customers across British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, while its Surrey green-waste facility turns organic material into reusable landscaping products.

That circular approach is central to the operation. “What makes us different from our competitors is our commitment to sustainability and the environment,” Operations Manager Robinjeet Kaur told Awesome Earthmovers during a visit arranged with ProTrack, EDGE Innovate’s dealer for Western Canada.

When the screener becomes the constraint

As volumes grew, Cloverdale’s existing screening plant struggled to keep pace. Wet and heavy feed material caused regular blockages, output became inconsistent and maintenance hours began eating into production time.

“Our old screener had outgrown its use,” Kaur explained. “It was slow, product quality was inconsistent, and it regularly jammed when handling wet or heavy material. We were spending hours on repairs, and downtime was hurting the business.”

With orders arriving faster than the plant could process them, Cloverdale asked ProTrack to assess the application. The dealer recommended an EDGE TRT622 tracked trommel, a high-capacity machine built for topsoil, compost, green waste and other difficult screening duties.

A 40% production increase

The impact was immediate. Cloverdale reports that production has risen by around 40%, with approximately 200 yards of material processed each day. Just as importantly, the business says the finished soil is cleaner and more consistent.

“We had more orders coming in than we could handle,” said Kaur. “If we wanted to keep growing, we needed equipment that was bigger, faster and more reliable. The EDGE TRT622 ticked every box. The longer drum gives us far greater capacity, and it doesn’t choke on wet or heavy material.”

“Producing a quality product is everything. Clean, consistent soil sells—and the TRT622 allows us to deliver that every time.”

Robinjeet Kaur, Operations Manager, Cloverdale Topsoil

The tracked trommel is now processing green waste, composted material and heavier soils that had proved troublesome for the previous plant. That flexibility allows the crew to handle changing feedstocks without accepting a drop in throughput or product quality.

What makes the EDGE TRT622 effective?

At the centre of the TRT622 is a 6.9m screening drum with variable speeds up to 24rpm and a direct four-wheel drive. Hydraulic load sensing, automatic sequential start-up and intelligent load management are designed to keep material moving while limiting the need for constant operator adjustment.

Interchangeable punch-plate and woven-mesh drums allow the screen to be configured for different products. Its track-mounted undercarriage also makes repositioning straightforward as stockpiles and working areas change.

The remote-controlled radial fines conveyor is another important part of the package. It can build stockpiles exceeding 1,000m³, reducing loader travel, rehandling and the disruption caused by repeatedly moving the discharge pile.

“With the TRT622, we’re screening nearly double the volume,” Kaur said. “In the past, we had a backlog of around two weeks. Now, we’re turning material around in a matter of days and loading trucks as fast as they arrive.”

Productivity without losing sight of sustainability

EDGE rates the TRT622 at up to 100 tonnes per hour, depending on the material and setup. For Cloverdale, the gain is not simply about headline throughput: better separation reduces oversize contamination and the amount of material that must be screened again.

The machine’s eco power-saving function is intended to reduce unnecessary fuel use, while larger stockpiles can mean fewer loader movements. Those efficiencies suit a business built around diverting organic material and converting it into useful products.

For contractors and recycling operators considering a similar investment, the lesson from Cloverdale is to evaluate the whole process. Drum length and rated output matter, but uptime, screen changes, stockpile capacity and dealer support all influence the real cost per processed tonne.

Dealer support completes the package

ProTrack delivered and commissioned the machine before training Cloverdale’s operators. The dealer supports EDGE crushing, screening and recycling equipment across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

“Not only did ProTrack deliver and set up the TRT622, they showed us how to run it effectively and efficiently,” Kaur said. “Their service has always been prompt and reliable.”

For Cloverdale Topsoil, the tracked trommel has removed a production bottleneck without compromising the consistent material its customers expect. Kaur described it as one of the company’s best investments and a dependable workhorse—evidence that the right screening plant can unlock growth well beyond the machine itself.