The NSW EPA has strict requirements for applying organics to land.
For more information please visit the Work Health, Safety & Permitting tab.
Equipment Overview& Equipment Details
Equipment Details
Make, Model & Classification
Name
Kollvik
Model
Biocomp 2
Classification
Organics Processing
Operations
Description or Purpose
On site composting of organic waste using an automated process producing Class A compost in weeks
Operating Principles
Material including cooked and uncooked food waste is fed into a sealed rotating composter which includes a shredder, a mixer and an automatic spraying system.The internal environment of the machine is computer controlled to ensure the ideal conditions are created to promote the aerobic process. This is NOT a dehydration or drying unit. The process is 100% natural with insignificant energy requirements.
Additional Information
The process is odour free and clean. It is leachate free as all the water is used in the composting process.The unit can be placed next to the kitchens, in the basement or any other convenient place.
Customers include schools, universities, supermarkets, shopping centres, airports, restaurants and hotels.
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Recyclables Processed & Productivity
Recyclables Processed
Target Recyclables and Productivity Rates
Recyclable Type
Productivity - Loading Rate
(kg per hour)
Processing Capacity - Treatment
(kg per week)
Storage Capacity
(kg per batch)
Operating Life
(machine hrs)
Food Organics
200 to 3250
Other Organics (garden etc.)
200 to 3250
Flexible Plastic
Rigid Plastic
Mixed Plastics
Expanded Polystyrene
Glass
Paper
Cardboard
Mixed Paper & Cardboard
Timber
Other Recyclable
Productivity
Life Expectancy
Operating Life - Years
20
Level of Automation
Operating Mode
Continuous
Degree of Automation
Fully automated - materials placed into system and process automated
Labour Requirements
Number of Operators
1
Operator Time (per cycle in mins.)
0
Consumables Required
Consumables
Woodchips ,garden waste or hay
Service Requirements
Service Freq. (Tonnes)
Service Freq. (Months)
Downtime per Service (hours)
1/2
Periodic Cleaning Requirements
Periodic Cleaning
The service time is 30 mins per week.
Cleaning can be done at the time of loading or unloading the machine by the one operator which takes very little time
Loading & Unloading Equipment
Manual Handling Loading
Other
If Other (specify)
Manual or automatic loading
Manual Handling Unloading
Other
If Other (specify)
Automatic
Work Health and Safety & Permitting
Work Health and Safety
Training
Operator Training Requirements
Training course - by OEM/supplier
Personal Protective Equipment
Head - Hard Hat
Eyes - Glasses
Breathing - Mask or Respirator
Hands - Gloves
Feet - Industrial Footwear
Visibility - Hi-viz Clothing
Other PPE
Training Material
Printed
Video/DVD
Web-based
Other
Fencing & Enclosures
Fencing
Bunding
Floor Reinforcing
Covers or Shielding
Other
Approvals Related to Use of Output
Important Note on Composting in NSW
In NSW, applying waste to land – including a processed waste such as compost - or using it as a fuel may trigger various regulatory requirements.
Depending on the proposed use you may be required to comply with a
Resource Recovery Exemption or need to hold an environment protection
licence, and pay the waste levy.
While there is a Compost Exemption (2014) it is important to note that
drying or dehydrating food waste, or any other compostable waste, is specifically excluded from consideration under this exemption. Drying or dehydrating
equipment uses externally supplied energy to heat and ventilate food waste or any other compostable waste in order to rapidly dry the waste material over
a short time period (typically 24 to 48 hours), either with or without the addition of an inoculum. If you are interested in this type of equipment you
should refer to the resource recovery exemptions for information on lawful use of outputs.