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 | Worm Habitat Grande System |
| Model | WHG 0214 |
| Classification | Vermiculture |
Operations
| Description or Purpose | Worm Habitat Grande systems allow the processing of 20+ kilos of organic waste per day, creating high value, nutrient rich castings and liquid. Worms breed up in the system to handle waste efficiently without odours. |
| Operating Principles | Feed worms the same volume of food waste and carbon source (i.e shredded paper, cardboard, leaf litter etc). For example, 1 bucket of food scraps plus one bucket of shredded paper. If the waste is part processed prior to feeding (i.e. mulched) the worms will process more waste more efficiently. |
| Additional Information | We have supplied products for council and government offices, food producers, restaurants and cafes, prisons, kennels, agricultural producers, mine sites, etc. We offer on-going support, but the Worm Habitat Grande System is very user friendly, with gas |
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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) |
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Food Organics | - | 125 | - | - |
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Other Organics (garden etc.) | - | 125 | - | - |
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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 = 250kg/week. Mixed organics needs to be a balance of food waste and carbon was | ||||
Productivity
Life Expectancy
| Operating Life - Years | 10+ |
Level of Automation
| Operating Mode | Continuous |
| Degree of Automation | Not automated - operator involvement required throughout process |
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) | 6 |
| Downtime per Service (hours) | 1 |
Periodic Cleaning Requirements
| Periodic Cleaning | Hose down occasionally. |
Loading & Unloading Equipment
| Manual Handling Loading | Manual |
| Manual Handling Unloading | Manual |
Work Health and Safety & Permitting
Work Health and Safety
Training
| Operator Training Requirements | Other |
| If Other (specify) | OEM supplied material and full back up support by e-mail or phone. |
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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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 | N/A l/min |
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Compressed Air | - KPa | - CuM/min |
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Gas | - Kjoule/hr |
Dimensions
| Length | 220 cm |
| Width | 110 cm |
| Height | 110 cm |
| Footprint | 1 sq.m |
| Weight | 100 kg |
| Lateral clearance | 100 cm |
| Overhead clearance | 150 cm |
Service Offering
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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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Other |
| If Other | 0 |
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 | Any suitable container |
Out-feed Product Characteristics - Container
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Wrapped |
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Bin |
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Out-feed Dimensions
| Length | - cm |
| Width | 0 cm |
| Height | - cm |
| Footprint | - sq.m |
| Weight | - kg |
| SG | - specific gravity |
| Density | - kg/Cu.m |
| By-product and Wastes | Castings, liquid. No waste. |
Amenity and Nuisance Issues
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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, sale, 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 |
