The NSW EPA has strict requirements for applying organics to land.
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Equipment Overview& Equipment Details
Equipment Details
Make, Model & Classification
| Name | SCRAP: Worm Farm |
| Model | 1500 Litre |
| Classification | Vermiculture |
Operations
| Description or Purpose | The Worm Farm is able to redirect organic waste (especially food waste) from landfill through the action of worms. Their feeding converts organic waste into - vermiliquer, vermicast and worms each of which has market value. The SME is able, at low ongoing cost to save on landfill charges while producing beneficial materials for gardens/grounds/sale. |
| Operating Principles | Worms are bedded into the farm to consume quantities of organic waste generated on site. Food and other organic waste is collected on site in a bucket daily and sent to the worm farm where it is chopped up (bin and spade) and fed to the worms. The worms convert it to high quality soil conditioner called vermicast and moisture added when necessary drains through to collect in a bucket also providing high quality fertiliser. Baby worms are also produced. The worm farm requires periodic harvesting (preferably annually but may be longer). |
| Additional Information | Non food producing SMEs may typically have c.15% organic waste (not including paper/card). It is denser than most other waste and uses less bin space but impacts recoverability of other wastes. If SMEs can source separate organics and process on site they are likely to have a residual stream more capable of recovery for reuse/recycling moving them closer to zero waste to landfill. Outlay on worm farm can therefore have far reaching consequences on waste generation easily justifying outlays long term. |
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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) |
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Food Organics | - | 22 | 4.4 | - |
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Other Organics (garden etc.) | - | - | - | - |
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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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Productivity
Life Expectancy
| Operating Life - Years | 10 |
Level of Automation
| Operating Mode | Batch |
| Degree of Automation | Other |
| If Other (specify) | Non-continuous human operation |
Labour Requirements
| Number of Operators | 1 |
| Operator Time (per cycle in mins.) |
5 |
Consumables Required
| Consumables | Buckets, hand tools, sorting table & bags |
Service Requirements
| Service Freq. (Tonnes) | 1 |
| Service Freq. (Months) | 12 |
| Downtime per Service (hours) | 4 |
Periodic Cleaning Requirements
| Periodic Cleaning | Wipe down external surfaces occasionally and clean up spillage from feeding daily |
Loading & Unloading Equipment
| Manual Handling Loading | Manual |
| Manual Handling Unloading | Manual |
Work Health and Safety & Permitting
Work Health and Safety
Training
| Operator Training Requirements | Operator training provided during installation and back-up maintenance support available from manufacturer. Trianing manual also provided includes methodology, trouble shooting, etc. |
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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Printed |
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Video/DVD |
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Web-based |
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Other |
| If Other | N/A |
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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Other |
| If Other | 0 |
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 | - Volts | - |
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Water | KPa | 0.002 l/min |
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Sewer | - l/min | |
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Compressed Air | - KPa | - CuM/min |
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Gas | - Kjoule/hr |
Dimensions
| Length | 202 cm |
| Width | 130 cm |
| Height | 111 cm |
| Footprint | 3 sq.m |
| Weight | 1150 kg |
| Lateral clearance | 20 cm |
| Overhead clearance | 240 cm |
Service Offering
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Supply |
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Installation |
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Maintenance |
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Product Uplift |
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Training |
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Other |
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In-Feed & Out-Feed Characteristics
In-Feed Characteristics
Acceptable In-feed Characteristics
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Loose |
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Bundled |
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Tied |
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Wet |
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Dry |
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Shredded |
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Lightly Soiled |
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Heavily 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 |
| If Other | Vermiliquer, vermicast, worms |
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 | - cm |
| Width | - cm |
| Height | - cm |
| Footprint | - sq.m |
| Weight | - kg |
| SG | - specific gravity |
| Density | 700 kg/Cu.m |
| By-product and Wastes | NIL |
Amenity and Nuisance Issues
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Noise |
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Odour - N/A |
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Vibration |
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Light |
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Heat |
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Other |
| If Other | Requires shaded location such as carpark |
Market/Recipients
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Reprocessor |
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End Market |
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Other |
| If Other | Worm farmer, nursery, gardener, horticulturist, farmer, greenkeeper, etc ma |
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM Company Details
| Company Name | Scrap Ltd |
| Postal Address | 209 Heathcote Rd, Holsworthy |
| State | NSW |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 2173 |
| Web Site | www.scrapltd.com.au |
| Contact Name | Peter Carroll |
| Contact Telephone | +61 (0)2 9825 1062 |
| Contact Email | support@scrapltd.com.au |
Supplier Company Details
| Company Name | Scrap Ltd |
| Postal Address | 209 Heathcote Rd, Holsworthy |
| State | NSW |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 2173 |
| Web Site | www.scrapltd.com.au |
| Contact Name | Peter Carroll |
| Contact Telephone | +61 (0)2 9825 1062 |
| Contact Email | support@scrapltd.com.au |
