Wormlovers Hungry Bin - Hungry Bin 180 litre worm farm
Organics Processing
, Vermiculture
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 | Wormlovers Hungry Bin |
| Model | Hungry Bin 180 litre worm farm |
| Classification | Organics Processing , Vermiculture |
Operations
| Description or Purpose | The Hungry Bin is a very efficient and easy to use worm farm. High quality construction, it is manufactured in UV stabilised, food grade plastic on a zinc plated frame. Large capacity processing up to 2kg of organic waste a day, producing quality worm castings and liquid soil conditioner. Easy harvesting of castings - just clip off the lower tray to access 4 litres of quality compost. Smell free and clean, it can be installed inside or outside. Used as a modular unit in multi-bin systems to process any waste stream from small cafes up to large institutions. |
| Operating Principles | The Hungry Bin optimises the activity of compost worms, transforming organic waste into a valuable plant food. The "continual flow" design means never having to disturb the worms, as the feed zone at the top is seperated from the harvest zone at the bottom. The deep volume ensures food waste is properly finished before removing. |
| Additional Information | With simple auditing, the number of Hungry Bins required for your waste stream can be easily calculated. Multi-bin systems can be supplied, complete with worms direct to your premises through direct purchase or a hire and service contract. Wormlovers provide training and support to successfully minimise waste, with corresponding reductions in cost, greenhouse gas emissions, and landfill contributions. |
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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 | 14 | |||
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Paper | 7 | |||
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Cardboard | 7 | |||
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Mixed Paper & Cardboard | 7 | |||
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Productivity
Life Expectancy
| Operating Life - Years | 30 |
Level of Automation
| Operating Mode | Continuous |
| Degree of Automation | Semi-automated - operator attendance required for in-feed and operations |
Labour Requirements
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Consumables Required
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Service Requirements
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Periodic Cleaning Requirements
| Periodic Cleaning |
Loading & Unloading Equipment
| Manual Handling Loading | Manual |
| Manual Handling Unloading | Manual |
Work Health and Safety & Permitting
Work Health and Safety
Training
| Operator Training Requirements | Qualification - by accredited third party |
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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Other |
| If Other | Workplace training |
Fencing & Enclosures
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Fencing |
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Bunding |
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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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Water | KPa | l/min |
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Compressed Air | KPa | CuM/min |
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Gas | Kjoule/hr |
Dimensions
| Length | 700 cm |
| Width | 600 cm |
| Height | 900 cm |
| Footprint | 0.42 sq.m |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Lateral clearance | 0 cm |
| Overhead clearance | 0 cm |
Service Offering
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In-Feed & Out-Feed Characteristics
In-Feed Characteristics
Acceptable In-feed Characteristics
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Tied |
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Wet |
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Dry |
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Exclusions
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Out-Feed Characteristics
Out-feed Product Characteristics - Shape
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Rectangular Prism |
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Other |
| If Other | square block |
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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Other |
| If Other | 4 litre trays |
Out-feed Dimensions
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| Height | cm |
| Footprint | sq.m |
| Weight | kg |
| SG | specific gravity |
| Density | kg/Cu.m |
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Amenity and Nuisance Issues
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Market/Recipients
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End Market |
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Other |
| If Other | Food production & soil health |
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM Company Details
| Company Name | Low Impact Limited |
| Postal Address | PO Box 13 504 |
| State | Onehunga |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Postcode | Auckland 1643 |
| Web Site | http://www.hungrybin.co.nz |
| Contact Name | Ben Bell |
| Contact Telephone | +64 9 634 9029 |
| Contact Email | info@lowimpact.co.nz |
Supplier Company Details
| Company Name | Wormlovers Pty Ltd |
| Postal Address | 8/45 Acland st St Kilda |
| State | VIC |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 3182 |
| Web Site | https://www.wormlovers.com.au/ |
| Contact Name | Richard Rowan Thomas |
| Contact Telephone | +61 (0)3 9013 5170 |
| Contact Email | sales@wormlovers.com.au |
