The NSW EPA has strict requirements for applying organics to land.
For more information please visit the Work Health, Safety & Permitting tab.
For more information please visit the Work Health, Safety & Permitting tab.
Equipment Overview& Equipment Details
Equipment Details
Make, Model & Classification
| Name | OSCA |
| Model | 1 MKIII |
| Classification | Organics Processing |
Operations
| Description or Purpose | OSCA (On-Site Composting Apparatus) is an automated, aerobic composter which takes organic waste in one end and produces compost within 10 - 14 days which is self-ejected. OSCA operates on little energy and has no-odours. |
| Operating Principles | OSCA can be fed multiple times a day a balanced mix of food (meat, plate scraping, food prep waste, manure, coffee grinds, etc) and carbon (wood chips, sawdust, shredded paper & cardboard, leaf litter, etc.) waste on an ongoing basis. A bin lifter can be used to load OSCA. OSCA is pre-programmed and will process the waste within 10 - 14 days and self-eject the resulting, high quality compost, which can be collected in a pallet bin or suitable container. A bio-filter is attached to capture any odours. |
| Additional Information | OSCA is user-friendly, low-energy solution to organic waste processing on-site, turning waste into a valuable commodity, reducing skip requirements and odours on-site. OSCA is quiet in operation. The unit is built for longevity here in Australia and uses mainly Australian components. |
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Recyclables Processed & Productivity
Recyclables Processed
Target Recyclables and Productivity Rates
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Processing Capacity - Treatment (kg per week) |
Storage Capacity (kg per batch) |
Operating Life (machine hrs) |
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Food Organics | - | 500 | - | - |
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Other Organics (garden etc.) | - | 500 | - | - |
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Flexible Plastic | - | - | - | - |
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Rigid Plastic | - | - | - | - |
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Mixed Plastics | - | - | - | - |
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Expanded Polystyrene | - | - | - | - |
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Glass | - | - | - | - |
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Paper | - | - | - | - |
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Cardboard | - | - | - | - |
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Mixed Paper & Cardboard | - | - | - | - |
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Timber | - | - | - | - |
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| If Other | Total mixed organics = 1000kg/week. Mixed organics needs to be a balance of food waste and carbon wa | ||||
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.) |
10 |
Consumables Required
| Consumables | N/A |
Service Requirements
| Service Freq. (Tonnes) | 0 |
| Service Freq. (Months) | 1 |
| Downtime per Service (hours) | 1 |
Periodic Cleaning Requirements
| Periodic Cleaning | Clean any debris from area. |
Loading & Unloading Equipment
| Manual Handling Loading | Other |
| If Other (specify) | Bin lifter |
| Manual Handling Unloading | Other |
| If Other (specify) | Self ejecting |
Work Health and Safety & Permitting
Work Health and Safety
Training
| Operator Training Requirements | OEM supplied material - self-taught |
Personal Protective Equipment
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Head - Hard Hat |
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Eyes - Glasses |
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Breathing - Mask or Respirator |
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Hands - Gloves |
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Feet - Industrial Footwear |
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Visibility - Hi-viz Clothing |
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Other PPE |
Training Material
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Web-based |
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Other |
Fencing & Enclosures
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Fencing |
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Bunding |
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Floor Reinforcing |
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Covers or Shielding |
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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.
If it is intended to use the material as a fuel, it must comply with the NSW Energy from Waste Policy Statement. http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/waste/140056enfromwasteps.htm
Installation Specifications
Installation Specifications
Utilities
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Power | 240 Volts | 4 kWh |
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Water | KPa | - l/min |
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Compressed Air | - KPa | - CuM/min |
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Gas | - Kjoule/hr |
Dimensions
| Length | 550 cm |
| Width | 130 cm |
| Height | 176 cm |
| Footprint | 7 sq.m |
| Weight | 1500 kg |
| Lateral clearance | 150 cm |
| Overhead clearance | 150 cm |
Service Offering
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In-Feed & Out-Feed Characteristics
In-Feed Characteristics
Acceptable In-feed Characteristics
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Bundled |
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Tied |
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Wet |
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Dry |
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Lightly Soiled |
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Exclusions
| Excluded Materials | Inorganic materials excluded |
Out-Feed Characteristics
Out-feed Product Characteristics - Shape
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Rectangular Prism |
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Cylindrical |
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Other |
Out-feed Product Characteristics - Container
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Bag/Sack |
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Wrapped |
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Bin |
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Out-feed Dimensions
| Length | 100 cm |
| Width | 100 cm |
| Height | 100 cm |
| Footprint | 1 sq.m |
| Weight | - kg |
| SG | - specific gravity |
| Density | - kg/Cu.m |
| By-product and Wastes | Compost. No waste |
Amenity and Nuisance Issues
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Noise |
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Odour |
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Vibration |
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Light |
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Heat |
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Other |
Market/Recipients
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Reprocessor |
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End Market |
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Other |
| If Other | Use on-site, sell, employee incentive. |
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM Company Details
| Company Name | Worms Downunder |
| Postal Address | 85 McKees Road, Palmwoods |
| State | QLD |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 4555 |
| Web Site | https://wormsdownunder.com.au/ |
| Contact Name | Pene Mitchell |
| Contact Telephone | +61 (0)7 5445 9704 |
| Contact Email | penelope@wormsdownunder.com.au |
Supplier Company Details
| Company Name | Worms Downunder |
| Postal Address | 85 McKees Road, Palmwoods |
| State | QLD |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 4555 |
| Web Site | https://wormsdownunder.com.au/ |
| Contact Name | Pene Mitchell |
| Contact Telephone | +61 (0)7 5445 9704 |
| Contact Email | penelope@wormsdownunder.com.au |
